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DELAWARE HEALTHY CHILDREN PROGRAM (DHCP) 7

Transmittal # DHCP SPA #5 Approval Date July 28, 2009 Supersedes Transmittal # DHCP SPA #4 Effective Date April 1, 2009

1. If the child(ren) has Medicaid coverage or is potentially eligible. If the child has Medicaid, the Social Services staff will cease screening for The Delaware Healthy Children Program. If potentially eligible because family income appears to be less than the Medicaid limit, a Medicaid application will be processed.

2. If the child is not Medicaid eligible, the social worker will screen for family income, credible coverage within last six months, residency, citizenship, Social Security Numbers, and age.

3. If child appears to qualify based on passing those screens, an application will be mailed or handed to the family.

4. Other State and private agencies serving potentially eligible targeted low-income children will be encouraged to refer such children for screening.

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DELAWARE HEALTHY CHILDREN PROGRAM (DHCP) 7

Transmittal # DHCP SPA #5 Approval Date July 28, 2009 Supersedes Transmittal # DHCP SPA #4 Effective Date April 1, 2009

1. If the child(ren) has Medicaid coverage or is potentially eligible. If the child has Medicaid, the Social Services staff will cease screening for The Delaware Healthy Children Program. If potentially eligible because family income appears to be less than the Medicaid limit, a Medicaid application will be processed.

2. If the child is not Medicaid eligible, the social worker will screen for family income, credible coverage within last six months, residency, citizenship, Social Security Numbers, and age.

3. If child appears to qualify based on passing those screens, an application will be mailed or handed to the family.

4. Other State and private agencies serving potentially eligible targeted low-income children will be encouraged to refer such children for screening.