HB 2295 -- KidCare Co-op Program

Sponsor:  Holsman

Subject to appropriations, this bill establishes a public option,
nonprofit health insurance cooperative, the KidCare Co-op
Program, within the Department of Social Services to provide
affordable health insurance to children through 18 years of age.
Eligibility for the co-op will not be subject to income limits,
but each child covered will be subject to a:

(1)  $25 monthly premium;

(2)  $15 co-payment for physician office visits;

(3)  $35 co-payment for urgent care visits; and

(4)  $50 co-payment for emergency room visits.

The department must establish regulations for the coverage
amounts and maximums and the criteria for health carriers and
health benefit plans to participate in the program.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:13 pm