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Information from the 2005 Family Health Survey provides estimates of the number of uninsured children by FPL. An estimated 72,000 children under age 19 were uninsured at any one time in 2005.

Wisconsin consistently has one of the lowest rates of uninsured residents in the nation. Moreover, even with broad eligibility coverage under Medicaid, the proportion of residents insured by Medicaid is also lower in Wisconsin than nationally (12.4% vs. 14.4%).

2.2 Describe the current state efforts to provide or obtain creditable health coverage for uncovered children by addressing: (Section 2102)(a)(2) (42 CFR 457.80(b))

2.2.1 The steps the state is currently taking to identify and enroll all uncovered children who are eligible to participate in public health insurance programs (i.e., Medicaid and state- only child health insurance):

Wisconsin Medicaid is the State's major public health program for children. Medicaid is a federal/state health care program for low-income families, elderly and disabled individuals. It serves many of the poorest and most vulnerable citizens of Wisconsin.

In the 1997-1999 biennium, Medicaid was the largest program supporting non- governmental entities funded by Wisconsin general purpose revenue (GPR). The Medicaid GPR budget for the biennium is approximately $1.85 billion. This amount represents roughly 40% of total program costs; federal funds support the remaining 60% of costs.

Wisconsin Medicaid offers one of the most comprehensive benefit packages of any state Medicaid program and covers most individuals eligible under federal regulations. At the same time, Wisconsin Medicaid is a very cost-effective program.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is the largest single provider of direct as well as support services for uninsured and Medicaid-enrolled children and adolescents. Direct services for this population include: preventive child health services (well-child check-ups), prenatal services, Women Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition (WIC) program services, preventive health education, immunizations, and family planning program services. Support services include case management services, the provision of information and referral via toll-free telephone lines, and laboratory services. These services are funded through federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds, federal Title X Family Planning program funds, federal WIC Program funds, Medicaid program reimbursements, federal immunization funds, state legislative

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