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BOOK P�iGE i-JkL i <br />Commissioner Macht stated that the County had matched Indian River Memorial <br />Hospital's $25,000 last year to provide medical coverage for needy children. He has spoken <br />with Jeff Susi at the Hospital and Mr. Susi has lined up a number of physicians to participate <br />in this year's program. However, he is requesting permission to contact the Governor's <br />Office regarding the KidCare Program. There have been a number of delays and perhaps <br />some pressure can unplug the jam. <br />Jean Kline, Administrator of the Indian River County Health Department, stated that <br />a lot of the pieces are in place but so far we have been unable to get the program started. <br />MediKids requires a financial contribution from the family and is already in place. That <br />program can be used as a default plan until HealthyKids can get started. She asked the Board <br />to take some action by either letter and/or resolution to bring the matter to the state <br />committee level. There are presently 658 children in Indian River County on a waiting list <br />for the program without any marketing at all. { <br />Commissioner Ginn also asked permission to write as Chairman of the Public Health <br />Committee, and Commissioner Macht will write a letter on behalf of the Children's Services <br />Advisory Committee. <br />JUNE 69 2000 <br />0 <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board <br />unanimously adopted Resolution 2000-065 <br />supporting MediKids as an alternative health <br />insurance plan to cover those counties lacking a <br />Healthy Kids Plan. <br />-80- <br />• <br />