ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session
	House: APPROP DP 10-2-1-0 | 3^rd Read 44-15-1-0 Senate: APPROP 8-0-2-0 | 3^rd Read 25-1-4-0

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HB 2551: children's health insurance program; redetermination

Sponsor: Representative Cobb, LD 5

Senate Engrossed

Overview

Extends eligibility for the Children's Health Insurance Program (KidsCare) for 12 months after eligibility is determined.

History

The Children's Health Insurance Program is a federal program administered by the states to provide health insurance coverage to children whose families do not qualify for Medicaid but meet income qualifications. KidsCare, the name of Arizona's Children's Health Insurance Program, is administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System administration (AHCCCS).

An individual is eligible for KidsCare if they are under the age of 19 and whose gross household income is no greater than 200% of the federal poverty level (A.R.S. § 36-2981). AHCCCS conducts eligibility determinations when an individual applies for KidsCare and annual redeterminations (A.R.S. § 36-2982).

Federal law allows states the option to provide continuous eligibility to Children's Health Insurance Program members for a period of up to 12 months after eligibility is determined, provided the member does not turn 19 during the 12-month period (42 U.S. Code § 1396a(e)(12)).

Provisions

1. Requires AHCCCS to allow a KidsCare member to remain eligible for benefits for 12 months after eligibility is determined unless the member turns 19 during that 12-month period. (Sec. 1)

Senate Amendments

1. Stipulates that the provisions are subject to the approval of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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