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Model Application Template for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program

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LB 1070 provides funding that may be used for hiring school nurses by educational service units, school districts, public health entities, or partnerships between schools and public health entities, with one purpose being to identify children for Medicaid eligibility.

LB 1070 authorizes HHS to contract with health clinics of Nebraska’s federally recognized Native American tribes, Indian health organizations, or other public health organizations that have a substantial Native American clientele, to provide educational and public health services targeted to Native American populations. The activities include identifying and enrolling children in state and federal programs providing access to health insurance and health care, including Medicaid and Kids Connection.

Outreach efforts for Phase I of Kids Connection will continue. These include:

1. Using a shortened, single-purpose Medicaid application form; 2. Allowing mail-in application forms; 3. Improving access by not requiring a resource test for this group of children; 4. Working with advocacy agencies in disseminating information on Medicaid eligibility, the application process, etc. to the low income community; and 5. Using informational pamphlets.

For additional information on outreach efforts, please refer to sections 2.2.1 and 2.3.

LB 603, which was passed by the 2009 Nebraska Legislature and signed into law by Governor Heineman on May 22, 2009, contains a provision to include as eligible for Medical Assistance under Title XXI, children under nineteen years of age with a family income equal to or less than two hundred percent (200%) of the OMB Income Poverty Guideline. LB603 will become effective September 1, 2009, and will be codified at Nebraska Revised Statutes Sec. 68-915.