CHIPRA 2009 provides States with an
option to provide supplemental dental-only coverage to children who
would be eligible to enroll in the State's CHIP program, except
that they already have health insurance coverage, either through a
group health plan or employer sponsored insurance. If the health
insurance plan the child is enrolled in does not provide dental
benefits, the State may provide the child with the same
State-defined dental package or the same benchmark benefit plan
provided to children who are eligible for the entire CHIP benefit
package. The child will only be entitled to the dental services
provided to other CHIP children. In order to choose this option,
States must comply with all other requirements of the statute
regarding cost sharing, income eligibility level, absence of a
waiting list for their entire CHIP program (not just for dental
coverage), and not providing more favorable treatment to children
eligible for the supplemental dental benefit under this
option.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.