Establishes the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) and sets eligibility criteria.
Establishes the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) and sets eligibility criteria. The program excludes individuals eligible for Medicaid. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services must prepare a state child health plan for federal approval. The plan must cover preventive services, vision, dental services, and other specified benefits. Families pay premiums based on income, with no copayments. Public health departments can bid for contracts to provide preventive services.
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