2003 AMH ALEX CORN 144

HB 2003 - H AMD 203

By Representative Alexander

SCOPE AND OBJECT 03/02/2011

    On page 4, line 8, after "program." insert the following:

    "If an act of the legislature sets income eligibility for children who are not eligible for coverage under the federally funded children's health insurance program or medicaid at a level below three hundred percent of the federal poverty level, the department shall continue to provide coverage to children with family incomes between the new income standard and three hundred percent of the federal poverty level if the families pay premiums in an amount equal to the per capita cost of coverage under the state-funded children's health program."

EFFECT:   If the legislature reduces income eligibility for children who are not eligible for coverage under the federally funded Children's Health Insurance Program or Medicaid, the Department of Social and Health Services must continue to provide coverage to the children that would otherwise lose coverage if the children pay premiums equal to the per capita cost of coverage under the state-funded Children's Health Program.

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