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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act to extend the sunset date for the Act from July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2006. Effective immediately.
Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act to provide that a child with a household income of 200%, rather than 185%, of the federal poverty level is eligible to participate in the Program.
Deletes everything. Amends the Children's Health Insurance Program Act. Provides that to be eligible for the Program, a child's annual household income must be at or below 200% (now 185%) of the federal poverty level. Provides that to be eligible for a waiver, a person's countable income must be at or below an income standard determined by the Department, but in no event below 90% of the federal poverty level (now at or below 65% of the federal poverty level). Repeals the Section that repeals the Act on July 1, 2003. Effective immediately.
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