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business community; physicians who are board certified in pediatrics and family practice medicine; and a representative of a family of children with special needs. COUNTY CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (C-CHIP) MRMIB does this on their behalf by virtue that the Board has public meetings where the public can comment on the Healthy Families Program. Given the C-CHIP projects are modeled after the Healthy Families Program, the C-CHIP projects in essence reflect public comment input. 9.9.1 Describe the process used by the state to ensure interaction with Indian Tribes and organizations in the state on the development and implementation of the procedures required in 42 CFR 457.125. (Section 2107(c)) (42CFR 457.120(c)) Throughout the years, California has solicited and received input from various Indian Tribes, tribal affiliated organizations and boards on matters related to enrollment in the Medi-Cal and Healthy Families Programs as well as the development and implementation of the Healthy Families cost sharing exemption. Several activities include: • Participation in American Indian sponsored conferences, meetings and workgroups. • Coordinated distribution of targeted outreach materials to the American Indian population via conferences, clinics, and meetings. • Meetings with various tribal affiliated organizations and boards to identify acceptable documentation to demonstrate tribal affiliation for families to qualify for the Healthy Families cost sharing waiver. C-CHIP Again, we do it on their behalf by virtue that we have done it on a statewide basis for the Healthy Families Program and C-CHIP follows the same AI/AN rules established by the Healthy Families Program. 9.9.2 For an amendment relating to eligibility or benefits (including cost sharing and enrollment procedures), please describe how and when prior public notice was provided as required in 457.65(b) through (d). Effective Date: Approval Date: November 1, 2009 HFP Family Contribution Increase November 1, 2009 HFP Co-Payment Increase November 1, 2009 HFP Limited Dental Plan Choice for New Subscribers

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