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Getting the Message Out and Getting Children In! Boots on the Ground School Based Pilot Project Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Florida KidCare is Florida's own Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP). • Florida KidCare combines the best of public and private insurance into one affordable and comprehensive insurance program for children. • There is ONE family friendly application! • If a child was previously enrolled in Florida KidCare, parents may not need to complete a new application. They can call 1-800-821-5437 for additional information. • 12-month continuous coverage for birth through age 18. • A single application for all programs • English, Spanish, and Creole. What is Florida KidCare?
Medicaid MediKids FL HealthyKids CMSN Florida KidCare
MediKids Full Pay >200% Florida Healthy Kids Full Pay > 200% 200% 185% MediKids(AHCA) Florida Healthy Kids (Title XXI Administration/Enrollment, 3rd Party Administrator Contract) 133% Federal Poverty Level 100% Medicaid for Children(DCF, Eligibility; AHCA, Program Administration) Ages 0 to 1 Ages1 through 4 Age 5 Ages 6 through 18 Medicaid: CMS Network Title XIX and Title XXI (Dept. of Health) Title XIX-Funded Title XXI-Funded Financial Eligibility
1. _______ Designate school liaison by September 2, 2011 2. _______ Direct liaison to create opportunities for parents to learn about and enroll in Florida KidCare. 3. _______ Have computers available for parents to use for application enrollment and renewal. 4. _______ Place a link to Florida KidCare on School website: www.floridakidcare.org 5. _______ Request and display posters in visible areas. 6. _______ Request and place fliers in front office, Parent Resource Center, health clinic, and student services area. 7. _______ Add Florida KidCare to EESAC Agenda to discuss ways to increase awareness. 8. _______ Ask PTA and Health Connect teams to partner in this effort. 9. _______ Request KidCare presence at school/community events. BOOTS ON THE GROUND SCHOOL ACTION PLAN CHECKLIST
Florida KidCare, Confidentiality & HIPAA • HIPPA- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act • As a Florida KidCare community partner families entrust you to not only help them navigate the Florida KidCare system but to keep the information they share with you confidential and safe.
Florida KidCare, Confidentiality & HIPAA Florida KidCare requires a properly completed Florida Healthy Kids Release of Information (ROI) be on file prior to the release of any account related personal health information.
Release of Information (ROI) • A ROI form should be voluntarily completed by application parent or guardian. • One ROI must be properly completed and on file for each enrollee (child) prior to disclosure. • Makesure to initial where indicated. • Signature is required.
Levels of Disclosure • Florida KidCare staff are limited to the type of information they are allowed to disclose to third parties. Such as: Full disclosure – All account information provided Minimum disclosure – Information needed to resolve a family’s concerns if provide Limited disclosure – Confirmation of coverage, and dates of coverage, and name of child’s health & dental plan, amount of premium being paid are provided No disclosure – No information is provided without a completed ROI on file
Personal Health Information (PHI) • Name • Address • Phone Number • Social Security Number (SSN) • Date of Birth (DOB) • Premium Payment • Relatives • Email Address • Health/Dental Plan # • Employer • Account Number
HIPAA & Non-Applicant Parents Under new legislation a non-applicant parent can have limited disclosure to Florida KidCare account information. In other words, a non-application parent can contact Florida KidCare (with the child’s information such as DOB and SSN) and are able to receive the following types of account information without a ROI on file: • Confirmation of Coverage • Dates of coverage • Name of child’s health & dental plan • Amount of premium being paid
Bookmark the website for quicker access to the application Don’t forget to review these materials!
Pay Special Attention to Required Fields Pay Special Attention to Required Fields
Parent Two does not have required fields, but fill in as much information as possible if Parent Two exists
Make sure all income documents are sent in immediately to ensure application processing
You have 30 minutes to complete each section before the website times out and all information is lost!
The application ends here – you will have one last chance to review all the information provided on the next page and make changes before electronic submission
For More Information Contact the Parent Academy (305) 995-2680 Informational Web Sites • www.floridakidcare.org • www.healthykids.org • www.coveringkids.org • www.insurekidsnow.org