5101.50 Children's health insurance program definitions. - Ohio Statutes

5101.50 Children's health insurance program definitions.

(A) As used in sections 5101.50 to 5101.529 of the Revised Code:

(1) “Children’s health insurance program” means the program authorized by Title XXI of the “Social Security Act,” 111 Stat. 552 (1997), 42 U.S.C.A. 1397aa.

(2) “Federal poverty guidelines” has the same meaning as in section 5101.46 of the Revised Code.

(B) The director of job and family services may continue to operate the children’s health insurance program initially authorized by an executive order issued under section 107.17 of the Revised Code as long as federal financial participation is available for the program. If operated, the program shall provide health assistance to uninsured individuals under nineteen years of age with family incomes not exceeding one hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty guidelines. In accordance with 42 U.S.C.A. 1397aa, the director may provide for the health assistance to meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C.A. 1397cc, to be provided under the medicaid program established under Chapter 5111. of the Revised Code, or to be a combination of both.

Amended by 128th General Assembly File No. 9, HB 1, (Vetoed Provisions) §101.01, eff. 10/16/2009.

Effective Date: 09-05-2001; 2007 HB119 09-29-2007