FY 2010 CHIPRA Performance Bonus States

The Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) established performance bonuses in order to support the enrollment and retention of eligible children in Medicaid and CHIP.  These bonuses provide added Federal funding for States that have adopted at least five of eight program features in both Medicaid and CHIP and have also increased Medicaid enrollment of children above a baseline level.  CMS will be awarding over $200 million in performance bonuses to 15 States for FY 2010. 

Alabama

Alabama qualified for a $54,965,407 bonus this year, an increase of $15,212,861 over the State's 2009 award amount of $39,752,546.  Alabama had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and use of automatic or administrative renewal.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Alabama increased 35% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 132,999 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

Alaska

Alaska qualified for a $4,408,789 bonus this year, an increase of $3,701,536 over the State's 2009 award amount of $707,253.  Arkansas had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and use of automatic or administrative renewal.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Alaska increased 12% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 7,553 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10%, the State qualified for a  larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

Colorado

Colorado qualified for a $13,671,043 bonus this year.  This is the first year that Colorado has qualified for a performance bonus.  The State had 5 program features in place: liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, presumptive eligibility, and premium assistance subsidies.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Colorado increased 14% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 37,359 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

Illinois

Illinois qualified for a $14,962,171 bonus this year, an increase of $5,501,859 over the State's 2009 award amount of $9,460,312.  Illinois had 6 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, use of automatic or administrative renewal, and presumptive eligibility.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Illinois increased 8% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 10,6047 children), so the State will receive a “Tier 1” bonus. 

Iowa

Iowa qualified for a $6,760,901 bonus for FY 2010, the first year the State has qualified for a performance bonus.  Iowa had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and presumptive eligibility.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Iowa increased 14% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 27,729 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

Kansas

Kansas qualified for a $2,578,099 bonus this year, an increase of $1,357,620 over the State's 2009 award amount of $1,220,479.  Kansas had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and presumptive eligibility.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Kansas increased 9% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 14,809 children), qualifying the State for a “Tier 1” performance bonus. 

Louisiana

Louisiana qualified for a $3,555,853 bonus this year, an increase of $2,007,466 over the State's 2009 award amount of $1,548,387.  Louisiana had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and use of automatic or administrative renewal.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Louisiana increased 5% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 36,857 children), qualifying the State for a “Tier 1” performance bonus.

Maryland

Maryland qualified for a bonus of $10,549,086 for the first time this year.  Maryland had 5 program features in place: liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, use of automatic or administrative renewal, and express lane eligibility.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Maryland increased slightly more than 10% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 43,152 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

Michigan

Michigan qualified for a $9,268,552 bonus this year, an increase of $4,546,697 over the State's 2009 award amount of $4,721,855.  Michigan had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and presumptive eligibility.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Michigan increased slightly more than 10% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 93,113 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

New Jersey

New Jersey qualified for a $8,788,959 bonus this year, an increase of $5,657,764 over the State's 2009 award amount of $3,131,195.  New Jersey had 6 program features in place: liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, use of automatic or administrative renewal, presumptive eligibility, and express lane eligibility.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in New Jersey increased 9% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 44,387 children), qualifying the State for a “Tier 1” performance bonus. 

New Mexico

New Mexico qualified for a $8,533,431 bonus this year, an increase of $3,167,830 over the State's 2009 award amount of $5,365,601.  New Mexico had 6 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, use of automatic or administrative renewal, and presumptive eligibility.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in New Mexico increased 13% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 37,094 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

Ohio

Ohio qualified for a bonus of $12,376,346 for the first time this year.  Ohio had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and presumptive eligibility.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Ohio increased 9% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 92,503 children), qualifying the State for a “Tier 1” performance bonus. 

Oregon

Oregon qualified for a $15,055,255 bonus this year, an increase of $13,451,919 over the State's 2009 award amount of $1,603,336.  Oregon had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and use of automatic or administrative renewal.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Oregon increased 19% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 40,373 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

Washington

Washington qualified for a $17,607,725 bonus this year, an increase of $9,746,314 over the State's 2009 award amount of $7,861,411.  Washington had 5 program features in place: 12-month continuous eligibility, liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, and premium assistance subsidies.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Washington increased 13% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 74,815 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin newly qualified for a $23,076,127 bonus this year.  Wisconsin had 5 program features in place: liberalization of the State’s asset test, elimination of in-person interview requirements, use of same application and renewal forms, use of automatic or administrative renewal, and premium assistance subsidies.  Overall, Medicaid enrollment of children in Wisconsin increased 23% above the 2010 baseline (an increase of 85,000 children).  Because enrollment gains exceeded 10% of baseline enrollment, the State qualified for a larger “Tier 2” performance bonus.

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