Comments on: ‘Permanent Wall’ Keeps Kids From CHIP Program http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/ Outside Austin, But Terribly Well Connected Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:33:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Buy online cheap and fast tramadol. http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-142846 Buy online cheap and fast tramadol. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:43:53 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-142846 <strong>Cod tramadol overnight cheap....</strong> Tramadol cheap no rx.... Cod tramadol overnight cheap….

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]]> By: James Grosshart Sr. http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-29060 James Grosshart Sr. Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:47:50 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-29060 American need REAL health care coverage that doesn't have a $4000.00 deductible. Average working families cannot afford that amount of deductible. It needs to be far less - less than $1000.00 With the wages people make now a days it is simply IMPOSSIBLE & INSANE to expect them to be able to handle a deductible like $4000.00 every year. It just can't be done!!!!!!!!! American need REAL health care coverage that doesn’t have a $4000.00 deductible. Average working families cannot afford that amount of deductible. It needs to be far less - less than $1000.00 With the wages people make now a days it is simply IMPOSSIBLE & INSANE to expect them to be able to handle a deductible like $4000.00 every year. It just can’t be done!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: The Local Crank http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-25701 The Local Crank Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:50:43 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-25701 Children of Texas still haunted by the political ghost of Arlene Wohlgemuth Children of Texas still haunted by the political ghost of Arlene Wohlgemuth

]]> By: DriveDemocracy.org http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-25428 DriveDemocracy.org Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:26:26 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-25428 [...] You can read a could take on this at Capitol Annex. [...] [...] You can read a could take on this at Capitol Annex. [...]

]]> By: Eye on Williamson » GOP/Perry Strip Healthcare From Thousands Of Children http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-25409 Eye on Williamson » GOP/Perry Strip Healthcare From Thousands Of Children Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:21:16 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-25409 [...] Rep. Garnet Coleman has the proof. The legislation enacted during the 78th Regular Session in 2003 permanently cut hundreds of thousands of children from the Children’s Health Insurance Program. [...] [...] Rep. Garnet Coleman has the proof. The legislation enacted during the 78th Regular Session in 2003 permanently cut hundreds of thousands of children from the Children’s Health Insurance Program. [...]

]]> By: hhscemployee http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-25401 hhscemployee Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:21:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-25401 Of course, there are a few things that are mentioned that aren't exactly the case- the gross income being countable is something we've ALWAYS used. Always. The "net" that gets referred to is the fact that in Medicaid (and CHIP)- income wouldn't be applied to the income limit until AFTER deductions for work related expenses ($120) and childcare were taken off the income FIRST. THEN what was left- the "net" was applied against the limit and that determined whether or not the child was over or under the income limit. Now, I think removing the deductions for childcare/work related expenses is wrong. We still give them in Medicaid- so why not CHIP. Also, I'll have to research, but the vehicles don't normally count like that-generally there is a 'benchmark' (for TANF, for example, we don't count any value of a car except that amount over $4650 off the value)- what is used is what is over that benchmark. So the example of an older truck and a wife having a car- I don't see that playing out like that. But again, we don't certify CHIP in the local offices- only MEDICAID. I think some of the requirements that have been put in place are actually needed- Income needs to be verified. Assets too. I mean, do we really want a taxpayer funded program that does have people self declaring income? Do we want someone with 10,000 in the bank to get state assisted healthcare for their children? Email me Vince- I'll see what information I can find if you want me too. Of course, there are a few things that are mentioned that aren’t exactly the case- the gross income being countable is something we’ve ALWAYS used. Always. The “net” that gets referred to is the fact that in Medicaid (and CHIP)- income wouldn’t be applied to the income limit until AFTER deductions for work related expenses ($120) and childcare were taken off the income FIRST. THEN what was left- the “net” was applied against the limit and that determined whether or not the child was over or under the income limit.

Now, I think removing the deductions for childcare/work related expenses is wrong. We still give them in Medicaid- so why not CHIP.

Also, I’ll have to research, but the vehicles don’t normally count like that-generally there is a ‘benchmark’ (for TANF, for example, we don’t count any value of a car except that amount over $4650 off the value)- what is used is what is over that benchmark. So the example of an older truck and a wife having a car- I don’t see that playing out like that. But again, we don’t certify CHIP in the local offices- only MEDICAID.

I think some of the requirements that have been put in place are actually needed- Income needs to be verified. Assets too. I mean, do we really want a taxpayer funded program that does have people self declaring income? Do we want someone with 10,000 in the bank to get state assisted healthcare for their children?

Email me Vince- I’ll see what information I can find if you want me too.

]]> By: Phillip Martin http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-25400 Phillip Martin Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:11:48 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-25400 Great write-up, Vince. Great write-up, Vince.

]]> By: Burnt Orange Report: Our Eyes Are Upon Texas Politics. http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-179951 Burnt Orange Report: Our Eyes Are Upon Texas Politics. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-179951 <!--%kramer-pre%-->other Republicans), it has become very difficult for middle class families to afford to send their kids to college because tuition costs are skyrocketing. Davis voted to slash funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, and help create the "permanent wall" that kept kids off CHIP. Of course, after Sherrie Matula held Davis accountable for this vote in 2006, he quickly changed his tune and became "for" CHIP after he was "against" CHIP. Of course, by then it was too late and thousands of Texas children<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiother Republicans), it has become very difficult for middle class families to afford to send their kids to college because tuition costs are skyrocketing. Davis voted to slash funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and help create the “permanent wall” that kept kids off CHIP. Of course, after Sherrie Matula held Davis accountable for this vote in 2006, he quickly changed his tune and became “for” CHIP after he was “against” CHIP. Of course, by then it was too late and thousands of Texas children

]]> By: Lampasas Democrats — http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-179952 Lampasas Democrats — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-179952 <!--%kramer-pre%-->Republicans), it has become very difficult for middle class families to afford to send their kids to college because tuition costs are skyrocketing. Davis voted to slash funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and help create the “permanent wall” that kept kids off CHIP. Of course, after Sherrie Matula held Davis accountable for this vote in 2006, he quickly changed his tune and became “for” CHIP after he was “against” CHIP. Of course, by then it was too late and thousands of Texas<!--%kramer-post%--> links from TechnoratiRepublicans), it has become very difficult for middle class families to afford to send their kids to college because tuition costs are skyrocketing. Davis voted to slash funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and help create the “permanent wall” that kept kids off CHIP. Of course, after Sherrie Matula held Davis accountable for this vote in 2006, he quickly changed his tune and became “for” CHIP after he was “against” CHIP. Of course, by then it was too late and thousands of Texas

]]> By: Bluedaze. http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-179953 Bluedaze. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-179953 <!--%kramer-pre%-->other Republicans), it has become very difficult for middle class families to afford to send their kids to college because tuition costs are skyrocketing. Davis voted to slash funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, and help create the "permanent wall" that kept kids off CHIP. Of course, after Sherrie Matula held Davis accountable for this vote in 2006, he quickly changed his tune and became "for" CHIP after he was "against" CHIP. Of course, by then it was too late and thousands of Texas children<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiother Republicans), it has become very difficult for middle class families to afford to send their kids to college because tuition costs are skyrocketing. Davis voted to slash funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and help create the “permanent wall” that kept kids off CHIP. Of course, after Sherrie Matula held Davis accountable for this vote in 2006, he quickly changed his tune and became “for” CHIP after he was “against” CHIP. Of course, by then it was too late and thousands of Texas children

]]> By: The Texas Cloverleaf http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/comment-page-1/#comment-179954 The Texas Cloverleaf Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://capitolannex.com/2006/10/25/permanent-wall-keeps-kids-from-chip-program/#comment-179954 <!--%kramer-pre%-->other Republicans), it has become very difficult for middle class families to afford to send their kids to college because tuition costs are skyrocketing. Davis voted to slash funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, and help create the "permanent wall" that kept kids off CHIP. Of course, after Sherrie Matula held Davis accountable for this vote in 2006, he quickly changed his tune and became "for" CHIP after he was "against" CHIP. Of course, by then it was too late and thousands of Texas children<!--%kramer-post%--> links from Technoratiother Republicans), it has become very difficult for middle class families to afford to send their kids to college because tuition costs are skyrocketing. Davis voted to slash funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and help create the “permanent wall” that kept kids off CHIP. Of course, after Sherrie Matula held Davis accountable for this vote in 2006, he quickly changed his tune and became “for” CHIP after he was “against” CHIP. Of course, by then it was too late and thousands of Texas children

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