Which of the following services is NOT included in the Children's Health Insurance Program?

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is designed to provide health coverage for children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid but too low to afford private coverage. This program typically covers a broad range of services that are necessary for children's health and well-being.

While dental services, hearing services, and health education are commonly included in CHIP coverage as they contribute directly to children's health care and preventive measures, sports physicals generally fall outside the standard coverage provided by CHIP. Sports physicals are not universal health care needs but are often specific to participation in school sports, which means they are typically considered more of an elective service rather than a medically necessary one.

Because of this distinction, the exclusion of sports physicals from CHIP coverage is aligned with the program’s focus on essential health services rather than providing coverage for all possible health-related activities. This understanding helps clarify why sports physicals would be the correct answer to the question regarding what is not included in the Children's Health Insurance Program.