HB241 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Betty Carol Graham

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Health and human services, 2-1-1 Call Centers, established as resource for applying for All Kids Insurance Program, Health Department and United Way of Alabama to implement, appropriation

Summary

HB241 would establish the 2-1-1 call centers as the official channel for applying to the All Kids Insurance Program and provide initial funding for implementation.

What This Bill Does

Designates a statewide network of 14 regional 2-1-1 call centers as the access point for applying for All Kids Insurance. Allows Alabama residents to apply for All Kids Insurance through 2-1-1. Provides a one-time appropriation of $50,000 for fiscal year 2010-2011 to support implementation. Requires the Department of Public Health, with the United Way of Alabama, to create rules and procedures for the application process and publicity.

Who It Affects

• Alabama families with children under 19 whose income is too high for Medicaid but not enough to buy private health insurance, who would use 2-1-1 to apply for All Kids Insurance.
• The 2-1-1 call centers (14 regional centers), the Department of Public Health, and the United Way of Alabama, who will implement, operate, and publicize the program.

Key Provisions

• Defines 2-1-1 Call Centers as a statewide network of 14 regional centers and ties them to the All Kids Insurance program.
• All Kids Insurance is defined as coverage for medical, dental, mental health, and substance abuse services for children under 19 whose income exceeds Medicaid eligibility but is not enough to purchase private insurance.
• The Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the United Way of Alabama, must promulgate rules implementing the act, including application procedures and publicity.
• Provides a one-time appropriation of $50,000 for FY 2010-2011 to implement the act.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

All Kids Insurance Program