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Section 6. Coverage Requirements for Children’s Health Insurance (Section 2103)

Check here if the state elects to use funds provided under Title XXI only to provide expanded eligibility under the state’s Medicaid plan, and continue on to Section 7.

6.1. The state elects to provide the following forms of coverage to children: (Check all that apply.) (42CFR 457.410(a))

6.1.1.

Benchmark coverage; (Section 2103(a)(1) and 42 CFR 457.420) 6.1.1.1.

FEHBP-equivalent coverage; (Section 2103(b)(1)) (If checked, attach copy of the plan.) 6.1.1.2.

State employee coverage; (Section 2103(b)(2)) (If checked, identify the plan and attach a copy of the benefits description.) 6.1.1.3.

HMO with largest insured commercial enrollment (Section 2103(b)(3)) (If checked, identify the plan and attach a copy of the benefits description.)

6.1.2.

Benchmark-equivalent coverage; (Section 2103(a)(2) and 42 CFR 457.430) Specify the coverage, including the amount, scope and duration of each service, as well as any exclusions or limitations. Please attach a signed actuarial report that meets the requirements specified in 42 CFR 457.431. See instructions.

6.1.3.

Existing Comprehensive State-Based Coverage; (Section 2103(a)(3) and 42 CFR 457.440) [Only applicable to New York; Florida; Pennsylvania] Please attach a description of the benefits package, administration, date of enactment. If existing comprehensive state-based coverage is modified, please provide an actuarial opinion documenting that the actuarial value of the modification is greater than the value as of 8/5/97 or one of the benchmark plans. Describe the fiscal year 1996 state expenditures for existing comprehensive state-based coverage.

6.1.4.

Secretary-Approved Coverage. (Section 2103(a)(4)) (42 CFR 457.450)

6.1.4.1.

Coverage the same as Medicaid State plan 6.1.4.2.

Comprehensive coverage for children under a Medicaid Section 1115 demonstration project

6.1.4.3.

Coverage that either includes the full EPSDT benefit or that the state has extended to the entire Medicaid population 6.1.4.4.

Coverage that includes benchmark coverage plus