Blueprint for Kentucky's Children
SAFE & HEALTHY FAMILIES
All children need proper care to ensure their safe and healthy development. Families need every support possible in providing that care.
2008 Legislative Priorities
We recommend the following legislative actions. Follow the bill links to see already filed legislation. View the fact sheets for more information. Check the Blueprint Tracker for updates, recent activity and action alerts.
Improve access to KCHIP (Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program)
- Implement 12-month continuous eligibility and presumptive eligibility for KCHIP families. Eliminate the face-to-face interview requirement for enrollment and create an online application and renewal process.
- House Bill 345
- Senate Bill 126
- View the KCHIP Fact Sheet
Improve access to dental care services for children
- Implement a state-funded loan forgive
ness program for dental providers serving Kentucky’s underserved communities.
- House Bill 416
- View the Dental Loan Forgiveness Fact Sheet
- Require public school students to receive a dental screening or examination within 90 days of first-time enrollment.
- House Bill 186
- Senate Bill 122
- View the Dental Care Fact Sheet
- Watch Dr. Edwin Smith's Testimony on the bill
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