The latest news from the Benefits Office
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
On February 4, 2009, President Obama signed the Children’s
Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (the “Act”) of 2009. The purpose of
this Act is to provide funding for children’s health insurance under Medicaid
and State children’s health (CHIP). The law also adds a new HIPAA special
enrollment period.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Truman State University Health Insurance Plan has
been modified to comply with the requirements of the Children’s Health Insurance
Program Reauthorization Act of 2009. The notice below updates our HIPAA Special
Enrollment Notice to comply with the new law.