Title XXI

Title XXI refers to the section of the Social Security Act in the United States that established the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Signed into law in 1997, its purpose is to provide health coverage for children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private coverage. CHIP helps ensure that millions of children receive essential medical services, preventive care, and vaccinations, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing uninsured rates among children. States administer CHIP with federal matching funds, allowing some flexibility in program design and eligibility.