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Outreach Activities
• In combination with the media campaign, Washington is creating a pilot Application Agent program to assist families applying for CHIP and other child health programs in the state. Application Agents will receive a $75 fee for each application that results in a new child being enrolled.
• In July 2007, Washington’s legislature appropriated state funds to cover all children in Washington with health insurance by 2010. The legislation combined three existing children’s health programs (Medicaid, CHIP, and Children’s Health Program (state funded)) into a new consolidated program, referred to as Apple Health for Kids. As part of this initiative, Washington is also conducting a media campaign, which began on July 1, 2007.
Coordination Between CHIP and Medicaid
• Washington uses two standardized application forms to make eligibility determinations. One form is used for clients applying for the Medicaid Children’s Medical Program (a one- page form). The other form is used for clients applying for cash benefits, food stamps, medical coverage and other benefits. Potential CHIP eligibles can apply for medical coverage by using either form. Information from the application is entered into the State’s Automated Client Eligibility System (ACES), which automatically generates CHIP eligibility notices and yearly reviews.
Financial Information
Total FFY ’11 CHIP Allotment -- $79,883,308 FFY ’11 Enhanced Federal Matching Rate – 66.06%
Date Last Updated: CMCS, CAHPG, DCHIP, 05/05/11