| This page allows you to modify benefit delivery systems details. A benefit delivery system must be selected for each CHIP child in the household. A benefit delivery system consists of health plans, fee for service, dental plans and the primary care provider. A health plan or a Fee for Service system and also a dental plan or a Fee for Service system must be selected for each CHIP child. The user can choose a Primary Care Provider for each plan if they wish. A health plan or dental plan is an organization of licensed insurers, non profit organizations and managed care organization (MCO's) who are contracted to provide services to eligible CHIP children. A primary care provider (PCP) is a doctor, nurse, dentist or other health professional who is responsible for providing and coordinating the CHIP child's health care. Most CHIP children will receive care through a health plan or dental plan, however if there is no health plan or dental plan available in the area, they can choose fee-for-service. With fee for service you can go to any doctor or other provider who will take your children's medical card for payment. Often a beneficiary is 'locked-into' a health plan and dental plan for 12 months from the date of enrollment, as long as the child remains eligible. The facility to impose a time limit is provided, but is not mandatory. |
