- Introduced -

SB 882 - The Department of Social Services (DSS) shall administer a Children's Health Insurance Program for the state. Children are eligible if (1) they are in a family at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and (2) they are not eligible for Medicaid or are in another insurance plan. The DSS shall contract with insurers, determine eligibility of children and make the payments for enrollees.



The bill allows only 10% of public funds to be used for administrative expenses, outreach, other health programs and children's health initiatives. Limitations are placed on the use of health status, the use of preexisting conditions, and the use of premiums and cost-sharing. Children may change insurers annually with minimum notice of 6 months to the insurer. Three options are given for qualified child health plans.

MICHAEL HOEFERKAMP