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20 • 74 percent of the population identify as “Other” in regards to Race/Ethnicity; 8 percent White; 6 Hispanic; <1 percent other ethnicities • >18 pregnant woman; <18 if emancipated minor • MCAP is available throughout the state
Source: MCAP enrollment data provided by DHCS’ administrative vendor.
Population 4/MCAIP: MCAP linked infants and children (MCAIP) ages 0 up to 2 years with income above 261 percent of the FPL up to and including 317 percent of the FPL. This is consistent with the CS7 in Attachment 1. Provides health care services (medical, dental and vision) through Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans. There are approximately 986 individuals enrolled in MCAIP • 64 percent of the population identify as “Other” in regards to Race/Ethnicity; 8 percent Hispanic; 6 percent White; <1 percent other ethnicities • Ages 0-2 • MCAIP is available throughout the state
Source: DHCS enrollment data provided by MIS/DSS data warehouse.
2.1. Describe the extent to which, and manner in which, children in the State (including targeted low-income children and other groups of children specified) identified, by income level and other relevant factors, such as race, ethnicity and geographic location, currently have creditable health coverage (as defined in 42 CFR 457.10). To the extent feasible, distinguish between creditable coverage under public health insurance programs and public-private partnerships (See Section 10 for annual report requirements). (Section 2102(a)(1)); (42 CFR 457.80(a))
CA REPSONSE: Public Health Care Programs for Children. A significant number are served through public programs. The public programs under which children may get coverage include the following: Medi-Cal. California’s largest public health insurance program serving children is Medicaid (known in California as Medi-Cal). • Children served under the categorically needy categories (SSI/SSP and Federal Poverty Level coverage groups). • The Medically Needy program under Title XIX, Section 1902(a)(10)(C) provides benefits to children under age 21 who meet the applicable eligibility requirements.