Page 19

Model Application Template for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program

ARKANSAS Effective Date: July 1, 2003

Approval Date: 19 4.4.5 Child health assistance is provided to targeted low-income children in the state who are American Indian and Alaska Native. (Section 2102)(b)(3)(D)) (42 CFR 457.125(a))

American Indian and Alaska Native children are eligible for Arkansas’ SCHIP separate child health program on the same basis as any other children in the State, regardless of whether they may be eligible for or served by Indian Health Services-funded care.