For the purpose of this part:
- (1) “ARKids First” means healthcare insurance for children;
(2)
(A) ARKids First has two (2) programs:
- (i) ARKids First A; and
- (ii) ARKids First B.
- (B) “ARKids First A” means Medicaid for children.
- (C) “ARKids First B” is for people who exceed the income maximum to qualify for regular Medicaid but still do not have health insurance for their children;
(3) “Arkansas Medicaid Administrative Claiming” means a federally funded program that allows public education agencies to receive reimbursements for Medicaid-related administrative activities such as:
- (A) Medicaid Outreach;
- (B) Verification of Medicaid eligibility;
- (C) Referral and coordination of medical services; and
- (D) Program planning;
- (4) “Benefits” means the types of services covered by the ARKids First Program;
- (5) “Eligibility requirements” for the ARKids First Program are based on the income level of the family;
- (6) “Medicaid” means a program that helps pay for medically necessary medical services for needy and low-income persons; and
- (7) “Medicaid Outreach” includes activities associated with informing eligible or potentially eligible families and students about Medicaid and how to access the program.