HB 1441 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Provides access to health insurance for children.

Declares that, to the extent funding is provided in the biennial operating budget, the department may contract with local public health entities, community organizations, and health care providers to conduct outreach and enrollment assistance activities for low-income families who do not have access to affordable health insurance coverage. Every effort shall be made to obtain private, federal Title XIX matching funds and federal Title XXI matching funds for these activities.