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single, local, public entity because the expertise and resources for serving this special needs population is currently in the county mental health programs. The HFP health plans are responsible to provide psychiatric inpatient hospital services to this population up to the limit of the benefit, which is 30 days on an annual basis. The costs associated with the basic benefit have not been included here. Medically necessary mental health services for the SED population beyond the basic inpatient benefit are the responsibility of the county mental health programs. The proportion of SED children enrolling is estimated to be three percent of the average annual HFP enrollment. Three percent is a conservative estimate of the incidence of SED based on national and state prevalence and usage data used by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) when estimating services and funding needs for the Medi-Cal population ages 0 to 21. The estimated average cost per child per month is $229.00. The estimated monthly enrollment of children with SED in HFP for1999, 200 and 2001 is 2,965, 7,510 and 11,840 respectively. Oral Health Demonstration Project. The Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board, in conjunction with the California Children’s and Families Commission (CCFC) will provide $1 million in CCFC funds (drawing $2 million in FFP) each year for a total of $3 million a year. The total funds used for this project will be $9 million over the 3 year lifespan of the project to increase the awareness about the importance of preventive oral health among parents and caregivers of young children and reduce the incidence of early childhood caries. This funding addresses the epidemic of early childhood caries that exists in the state. Accelerate Coverage of Children Under 100 Percent of Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The DHS 100 percent program previously provided coverage to children whose families have income in excess of the maintenance need but less than 100 percent of poverty if they were born after September 30, 1983. In March 1998, the program was expanded to cover children under the age of 19. The estimated average cost per child is $89 per month and the estimated number of eligible children is 15,818 averages monthly. Eligible children are expected to phase- in over 19 months. The cost estimates reflect Title XXI federal funding available for these eligible children in excess of the Title XIX federal funding. The full costs for these eligible children are included in the Medi-Cal base estimate. 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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