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State Children’s Health Insurance Program

Phase 1 Effective Date: April 1, 1998

Revised: 1/26/98, 2/19/98, 3/3/98, 3/6/98 Phase 2 Effective Date: July 1, 1998

Revised: 8/20/98, 8/24/98, 10/1/99, 7/28/00, 1/31/01, 7/02/02, 7/22/02, 1/3/03, 2/13/04, 9/27/04, 11/15/04, 8/11/05, 10/1/06, 7/1/09, 7/1/10, 7/1/11, 7/1/12 113 9.8.2.  Paragraphs (2), (16) and (17) of Section 1903(i) (relating to limitations on payment) 9.8.3.  Section 1903(w) (relating to limitations on provider donations and taxes) 9.8.4.  Section 1132 (relating to periods within which claims must be filed)

9.9. Describe the process used by the state to accomplish involvement of the public in the design and implementation of the plan and the method for insuring ongoing public involvement. (Section 2107(c)) (42CFR 457.120(a) and (b))

Beginning in September 1997, the Florida Legislature began meeting to discuss Florida’s child health insurance plan. Public discussion was encouraged at the legislative committee meetings. By November 1997, five legislative committees convened more than one dozen public meetings to discuss issues relating to creating and implementing Title XXI programs. There was also an extensive public comment process during the 1998 legislative session, which resulted in the passage of the Florida KidCare Act.

The Healthy Kids program is overseen by a board of directors, which meets on at least a quarterly basis. These meetings as well as meetings of its committees and subcommittees are publicly noticed and board meeting materials are posted to the web for public viewing prior to each meeting.

Additionally, in the enabling legislation for the Florida KidCare program, the KidCare Coordinating Council was established and is chaired by Florida’s Secretary for the Department of Health. The purpose of the Council is to review and make recommendations to the Governor and the state legislature concerning the implementation and operation of the program. The Act requires that the Council representatives include each of the KidCare partner agencies as well as the Department of Financial Services, local government, health insurers, health maintenance organizations, health care providers, families participating in the program, and organizations representing low-income families.

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))

Florida has two federally recognized Native American Tribes: The Seminole Tribe and the Miccosukee Tribe. Native Americans represent less than 1%