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

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Approval Date: 56 Section 9. Strategic Objectives and Performance Goals and Plan Administration (Section 2107)

9.1. Describe strategic objectives for increasing the extent of creditable health coverage among targeted low-income children and other low-income children: (Section 2107(a)(2)) (42CFR 457.710(b))

Strategic Objective 1: Provide Increased Access to Health Care Coverage for the New SCHIP-Enrolled Texas Children in Families with Income at or below 200% of Poverty.

Strategic Objective 2: Provide Increased Preventive and Primary Health Care Services to new SCHIP-Enrolled Texas Children.

Strategic Objective 3: Provide Improved Health Outcomes for New SCHIP-Enrolled Texas Children through Appropriate Utilization of Health Care Resources.

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

Strategic Objective 1: Provide Increased Access to Health Care Coverage for the New SCHIP-Enrolled Texas Children in Families with Income at or below 200% of Poverty.

Performance Goal A: Compare annual data of the number and percent of children enrolled in SCHIP to the estimated number of potentially SCHIP eligible children in the state.

Performance Goal B: Track participation by county, age, and racial/ethnic groups.

Strategic Objective 2: Provide Increased Preventive and Primary Health Care Services to new SCHIP-Enrolled Texas Children.

Performance Goal A: Track number and percentage of SCHIP- coverage children with completed immunizations at end of middle school (approximately 12-14 years of age).

Performance Goal B: Track number and percentage of SCHIP- coverage children receiving well child checkups by county, age, and racial/ethnic groups.