SS/HS/HB 811 - This act creates the "Healthy Missouri Children Corporation". The Corporation shall be a public benefit, not for profit corporation, not a state agency.

HEALTH PROGRAM - The Corporation shall phase in a program to make comprehensive health insurance coverage available for all children under age 19 except those covered under Medicaid. Premiums shall be collected from families or employers, based on a sliding scale of need. Coverage is secondary to any other private coverage held.

The Corporation shall establish standards for health care services and providers, eligibility criteria, grievance procedures, bids from insurers, a publicity plan and administrative staff. Other state agencies, except school districts, shall provide on-site information and enrollment services.

REPORTS - The corporation shall make an annual report which shall include the amount of private donations received and the major sources. The Board of Directors shall evaluate all cost and accessibility issues and make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 31, 2000.

FUNDS - The General Assembly may appropriate funds to commence the initial operations, and any subsequent funding may come from any public or private source.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS - An 11 member board shall be composed of 3 directors appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 3 directors appointed by the President Pro Tem of the Senate, and 5 agency administrators: the Directors of the Departments of Health, Insurance, Social Services and Mental Health, and the Commissioner of Education. The 5 agency administrators are replaced after 2 years with 5 public members. The Board shall appoint the executive director of the Corporation, have complete fiscal control, and be responsible for the operation of the Corporation.

MEDICAL RECORDS, ABORTIONS - The corporation shall have access to the health records of the children with the permission of the parent or guardian. All identifying information obtained shall be kept confidential unless written consent is given. No funds shall be used for abortion-related services. Any violation of these provisions is a Class A Misdemeanor.
MICHAEL HOEFERKAMP

SA 1 - Prohibits state funds from being used for the corporation.

SA 2 - The corporation shall be a 501(c)(4) organization.

SSA 1/SA 4 - Repeals sections 1,2,4,5 & 6 of the bill and inserts section 208.151, expanding the state Medicaid program for children and pregnant women to 200% of the federal poverty level, and to 300% under a federal waiver allowing copayments, deductibles and premiums.

SA 5 - Removes authority to organize children's groups.