Children's Buy-In Program - *IMPORTANT MEDICAID GUIDELINES & UPDATES*

Children's Buy-In Program (CBI) from Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services

As you may know, the Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services began the Children's Buy-In (CBI) program in April. CBI was expected to cover 5,000 kids with special health needs whose working parents were struggling to cover their health care costs. So far, only two children have successfully been enrolled. Part of this is due to the eligibility requirements and the other is simply because families aren't aware of the program. CBI targets working families with income ABOVE $42,000 per year. To date, 90 percent of those who have applied have actually been under income. Anything you can do to spread the word to eligible families would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the link to the CBI Web site:
http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/cbi/index.stm. Families can only apply online.

Feel free to add this link to your Web site or in any newsletters/mailings you may send to families and providers working with children. Since CareSource will be the providing access to the services, a marketing brochure is available that includes income requirements, covered services and associated costs.