What's Happening
(10/17/08)Hawaii Ends Universal Child Coverage ProgramGovernor Lingle (R) has eliminated funding for Keiki Care, the universal coverage program launched in April. The state's private partner in the initiative, the Hawaii Medical Service Association, will pay to extend coverage for the 2,000 enrollees through the end of the year.• State Cuts for Keiki Insurance Stun Officials, Honolulu Star Bulletin, October 17, 2008 • HMSA to Continue Keiki Care Plan for Uninsured Kids, Press Release, October 16, 2008 (10/14/08) Restrictive Eligibility Rules in Georgia Prevent Coverage for ChildrenThe number of children covered by Medicaid and PeachCare has dropped by more than 100,000 in the past two and a half years. This decline in enrollment is likely due to tightened rules related to citizenship identification, income verification, and a cumbersome application process in both programs.• Children Left Behind on Health Care, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 12, 2008 (10/1/08) Two States Expand Eligibility for Children, One State Decreases Eligibility for ParentsOn October 1, Indiana expanded SCHIP eligibility to 250% of the FPL. The state estimates that approximately 10,000 additional children will receive coverage. North Dakota also expanded SCHIP eligibility; increasing the income threshold for children from 140% to 150% of the FPL. In Rhode Island, parent eligibility was rolled back from 185% to 175% of the FPL.• Indiana Hoosier Healthwise • North Dakota Healthy Steps • Rhode Island RIte Care |
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