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• The required period of uninsurance for the Premium Support Program is 6 months for those having access to cost-effective employer sponsored insurance.

• Exceptions to the required period of uninsurance will be made under limited circumstances.

• There is no waiting period of prior uninsurance applied to pregnant women.

Coordination Between CHIP and Medicaid

• New Jersey uses a joint Medicaid and CHIP mail-in application.

Outreach Activities

• The State plan describes a four-fold outreach effort involving: (1) public awareness, (2) targeted outreach, (3) community education, and (4) consumer education. There is also a commitment by the State to conduct outreach to special populations, including individuals with HIV and homeless families.

• All outreach workers are trained in eligibility requirements for CHIP and Medicaid programs. Bilingual staff and/or language services are offered to applicants when needed.

Financial Information

Total FFY ’09 CHIP Allotment -- $505,395,000 Total FFY ’10 CHIP Allotment -- $634,744,914 FFY ’10 Enhanced Matching Rate -- 65%

Date Last Updated: May 14, 2010