Louisiana is getting a performance bonus of $1.9 million for having children enrolled in two health programs as well as simplifying these programs, according to the US Department of Health and Hospitals.
The two programs are Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program and Medicaid.
Louisiana is one of the 23 states who’ll be getting the bonuses. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released a news regarding these bonuses. But sadly, the state wasn’t able to avail the enrollment increase of more than ten percent above its target.
All in all, the agency said the bonuses nationwide would amount to $300 million only for enrollment increased which range from 4 to 27 percent.
Corollary, Connecticut has been awarded a $5.2 million performance bonus by the Obama Administration. Governor Dannel P Malloy announced the good news for Connecticut’s ongoing efforts in identifying and keeping children in health care coverage.
This was the first time Connecticut was able to receive a performance bonus from HHS. For the previous years, the state was not able to meet the criteria needed for qualification. This year, Connecticut made an extra effort in adding a fifth program feature which they “presumptive equality.” The new program is called Children’s Health Insurance Program (HUSKY B) which was implemented last April. The policy was the main reason that prompted the good news.
The policy focuses on screening children and deeming those who are eligible in availing the community health centers. Other qualified areas can avail the medical services even before the formal process has been completed. The same process was uses for many years in Medicaid (HUSKY A) program.
