CareSource chosen to administer Ohio Children's Buy-in Program

Ohio began a new children's coverage expansion on April 1st.  The expansion is for uninsured children in families with incomes above 300 percent of poverty and who meet specific additional eligibility criteria (see earlier Ohio Health Policy Review article).  This expansion will require families to pay premiums between $250 and $500 a month, depending on income.

On April 9th, CareSource announced that the state has selected it to administer this expansion program throughout Ohio.  Its strong statewide provider network and extensive managed care experience were two reasons for this selection (Source: CareSource named provider for state children's program," Dayton Business Journal, April 9, 2008).