Fw: [Autism-Biomed-Ohio] CBI

November 21, 2008

As you may know, the Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services began the

Children's Buy-In (CBI) program in April. CBI was expected to cover

5,000 kids with special health needs whose working parents were

struggling to cover their health care costs. So far, only two children

have successfully been enrolled. Part of this is due to the

eligibility requirements and the other is simply because families

aren't aware of the program. CBI targets working families with income

ABOVE $42,000 per year. To date, 90 percent of those who have applied

have actually been under income. Anything you can do to spread the

word to eligible families would be greatly appreciated.

I received this email, not sure what this program is but wanted to

share for others in need to look into/

Here is the link to the CBI Web site:

Feel free to add this link to your Web site or in any

newsletters/mailings you may send to families and providers working

with children. Since CareSource will be the providing access to the

services, a marketing brochure is available that includes income

requirements, covered services and associated costs. If you have any

questions or would like to request a presentation for your

organization, please contact me using the information below. Thank you!

Toni Bigby

Consumer Advocacy Director

CareSource Management Group

65 E. State Street, 8th Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 255-4673 (o)

(937) 396-3659 (fax)

Email: Toni.Bigby@...

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