KRS 304.17A-340: Restrictions on use of Kentucky Children's Health Insurance

Program allocated funds.

(1) In no event shall more than ten percent (10%) of federal and state funds allocated to

the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program be used for:

(a) Children's health programs other than those targeted for low -income children

as defined under Title XXI of the Federal Social Security Act;

(b) Initiatives for improving the health of children except those low income

children as defined under Title XXI of the Fe deral Social Security Act or an

approved Title XXI state plan (KCHIP);

(c) Outreach activities that inform families of children who are likely to be

eligible for this program or other public or private health coverage programs

allowed by the Federal Social Security Act; and

(d) Other reasonable costs incurred by the state to administer the program.

(2) The department shall use the insurer's or health maintenance organization's sales

and marketing methods and may include the use of agents and payment of

commissions, to inform families of the availability of the Kentucky Children's

Health Insurance Program and assist them in obtaining coverage for children under

the program.