HB 1270 -- CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS SERVICE

SPONSOR:  Meiners

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Health Care Policy by a vote of 9 to 0.

This bill changes the name of the Crippled Children's Service,
within the Department of Health and Senior Services, to the
Children's Special Health Care Needs Service; renames the
Crippled Children's Service Fund as the Children's Special Health
Care Needs Service Fund; and specifies that the services are for
children who have a physical disability or special health care
need.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2011, FY 2012, and
FY 2013.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill is a department
priority because the name is more appropriate.  The fund is
primarily used for orthodontic services to treat cleft palates
and disburses approximately $30,000 annually.  The funds are used
when insurance doesn't cover the services.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Meiners; Department
of Health and Senior Services; and Partnership for Children.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm