Key Votes
SB 541 - Expanding Children's Health Coverage - Key Vote
Kansas Key Votes
Stages
- March 21, 2008 House Bill Sent To Committee
- March 19, 2008 Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 4, 2008 Introduced
Family
- SB 541 - Expanding Children's Health Coverage
- Kelly Amnd. - Premium Assistance Amendment
- Hensley Amnd. - Premium Assistance Amendment
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Bill Sent To Committee (House) - March 21, 2008
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (30-8) - March 19, 2008 (Key vote)
Title: Expanding Children's Health Coverage
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that expands health coverage under Kansas' State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Highlights:
- Expands coverage to children living in households at or below 225 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines in 2009 and 250 percent in 2010 and thereafter [Sec. 1 (b)(7)].
- Subjects expanded coverage to available funding. If funding is insufficient, a lower income threshold may be used to determine eligibility [Sec. 1 (g)].
- Requires all persons applying for coverage to provide documentation of citizenship or immigration status for [Sec. 1 (d)(9)].
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) (30-8) - Feb. 4, 2008
Title: Expanding Children's Health Coverage
Committee Sponsors
- Health Policy Oversight (Sponsor)
