2. Arkansas Finish Line Coalition Our three-part plan to cover every child Enroll children who already qualify for ARKids First but aren’t signed up. Extend health insurance to more Arkansas children by raising the family income limit for eligibility. Expand options for additional families who can’t afford private insurance by creating a way to buy coverage through ARKids First.

3. Offers low-income families a comprehensive package of benefits, including: Physician and Psychology Services Required Well Child Screens Dental Care (orthodontia included) Outpatient Mental and Behavioral Health Prescription Drugs Hearing Services And More…

4. For families with slightly higher incomes, ARKids provides similar coverage. Some benefits include: Preventative Health Screens Immunizations Family Planning Physician Services* Prescription Drugs* Speech Therapy* Emergency Room Services * A co-payment may be required.

5. ARKids First New Annual income limits* $36,425 Family of 2 $45,775 Family of 3 $55,125 Family of 4 $64,475 Family of 5 Children age 19 and younger Add $9,350 for each additional child *Note: new income eligibility of 250 FPL pending federal approval, no earlier than July 1

6. Enrolling Eligible Children is Critical to Success Three out of four uninsured children in Arkansas are likely eligible for ARKids First. Community partners, especially schools, will be critical to ensuring children get enrolled and stay enrolled. We often lose children not in enrollment, but re-enrollment!

7. Arkansas Finish Line Coalition Goal one: Enroll children who qualify An online screening and enrollment tool with basic questions – currently English Only Automatically screens for eligibility for 13 DHS programs or services. Available any time with an Internet connection. Offers online enrollment for ARKids First and Food Stamps, more programs to be added. Future plans to also have call centers so applicants can apply in many ways. Online at www.arkansas.gov/dhs or www.arkids.com

8. How Can Schools Help? Work with uninsured children and their families – get the word out! Kindergarten round up, back- to-school fairs Enrollment or re-enrollment “assistors” – school nurses, social workers, human service workers Partner with local DHS office and other local groups that serve children and families

9. How Can Schools Help? Use wellness committees to find new ways to reach and enroll eligible children Make reducing uninsured children a goal of ACSIP wellness or Coordinated School Health planning Find local leaders to serve as spokespersons Coaches often good spokespeople– children can’t play sports without insurance! Other ways you reach uninsured kids?

10. Arkansas Finish Line Outreach Sites Resource to schools around ARKids enrollment Conduct presentations to groups and community-based organizations around ARKids First and its benefits Seven sites around the state: El Dorado, Helena-West Helena, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Mena, Russellville, Springdale Back to school enrollment push – We need your help!

11. Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) NOT SCHIP! Also a federal push to make it easier to reach uninsured kids. Signed into law February 4, 2009 New Funding Commitment Reaching eligible but uninsured New Coverage Options Improving Care Children Receive

12. Feedback What are the major local barriers to getting kids enrolled? New strategies at the school or community level? Necessary changes at the state level?

13. Arkansas Finish Line Coalition Kara Wilkins Health Outreach Coordinator Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families 1400 W. Markham, Suite 306 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 371-9678 Ext. 113 kwilkins@aradvocates.org www.ARFinishLine.org For more information: