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

Effective Date:

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9.2. Specify one or more performance goals for each strategic objective identified: (Section 2107(a)(3)) (42CFR 457.710(c))

Performance Goal 1.1: Market the Medicaid/Kids Connection Program.

Performance Goal 1.2: Determine children eligible for Medicaid/Kids Connection under the new income eligibility guidelines. This is estimated to be 24,000 children.

Performance Goal 2.1: Make needed systems changes in the N-Focus Eligibility Data System.

Performance Goal 2.2: Hire needed eligibility staff to implement this program.

Performance Goal 2.3: Train eligibility staff on the new eligibility guidelines and systems changes.

Performance Goal 2.4: Offer a streamlined method of entry for Medicaid/Kids Connection applications.

Performance Goal 3.1: Clients mandatory for Medicaid Managed Care will be actively enrolled on a priority basis by the enrollment broker, Access Medicaid.

Performance Goal 4.1: Recruit new Medicaid health care providers.

Performance Goal 4.2: Address barriers voiced by providers who are reluctant to become Medicaid providers or who are reluctant to take additional patients.

Performance Goal 5.1: Increase access of previously uninsured children to well-child care through EPSDT/HEALTH CHECK.

Performance Goal 5.2: Increase children’s access to dental services.

Performance Goal 5.3: Increase children’s access to visual care.

Performance Goal 5.4: Increase children’s access to hearing screenings.

Performance Goal 5.5: Promote better outcomes for children with asthma through promotion of comprehensive quality care.

Performance Goal 5.6: Promote better outcomes for children with diabetes through promotion of comprehensive quality care.