Senator Dean Heller has introduced the CHIP Stability Act, key legislation that will provide much-needed reassurances and federal funding to Nevada and other states for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. CHIP, which became law 20 years ago, provides medical coverage and care to vulnerable children in Nevada and across the country who otherwise may not get care. The Nevada Checkup program alone provides health care to more than 27,000 children in Nevada. As current reauthorization funding for CHIP expired on September 30th, Nevada is projected to run out of current funding on December 15th. Heller says children’s care should not be held hostage by political disputes.