Review Page 1 Flashcards
What is a positive right? Provide an example.
The right to something tangible
Examples:
- Education
- Access to health care
- Adequate standard of living
- Protection from neglect
What is a negative right? Provide an example.
The right to be left alone.
Examples:
- Practice any belief
- Freedom of association
- Legal protection against arbitrary or unlawful interference with privacy, family, home, etc
- Protection from abuse
How were children viewed historically?
Children were seen as objects. Greeks condoned infanticide Egyptians sold children into slavery Parents were given absolute authority Animals were given rights before children
What is the Sheppard Towner Act? What is is also known as?
- The Sheppard Towner Act is also know as the Maternal and Infancy Act.
- It provided “grants” to the states to establish agencies on child welfare and hygiene.
- It was developed in 1921.
- This act has two part funding with a matching component. 1:1 Every federal dollar is matched by the DPH
What is CHIP?
CHIP stands for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. This program was developed to ensure that all children received health insurance if they are uninsured or are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.
What are the four strategies for child advocacy? And why are they important?
- Educate policymakers and citizens
- Gather data
- Select legislative champion
- Partner with department implementing the law
It is important because this is how we represent children because they can’t represent themselves.
What was the name of the first entity in terms of children’s health? When was it established?
The Children’s Bureau was developed in 1912.
What are some controversy’s surrounding the Sheppard Towner Act?
- AMA was concerned over government interference.
- Services were available to “all” citizens
- American Academy of Pediatrics didn’t think there was a problem. They felt the need was being met without the act.
- Catholic church concerned with Federal involvement
What are some accomplishments of the Sheppard Towner Act?
- Birth Registration was increased
- Child hygiene bureaus were established in 28 states
- DCF is in all states
Why does Medicaid matter?
- It is the governments largest health care consumer, payer, and provider
- It is one of the largest line items in every states budget
- Health care costs continue to outgrow our ability to pay for them
Why is Lyndon B. Johnson important?
LBJ wanted to develop services for citizens (similar to his mother) because they didn’t have those services. He originally wanted to get Medicare but was only able to develop Medicaid.
Name eligibility criteria for Medicaid.
- Entitlement based on income.
- Many states provide coverage for non-citizens residing in the U.S. legally
- Emergency Medicaid - available for non-citizens.
- Labor is considered an emergency
- Eligibility varies by state and coverage group is usually a percentage of the federal poverty level
What is the eligibility criteria for pregnant women to receive Medicaid?
- 250% of the FPL
- Post-Partum coverage 60 days after the birth
What is the eligibility criteria for newborns to receive Medicaid?
- Pregnancy is covered under Medicaid, newborns are automatically enrolled or 12 months (Husky A, C, D)
- Pregnancy covered under CHIP (Husky B) the family must apply for coverage within 30 days and will retroactive coverage to birth
- Emergency Medicaid - newborns of non-citizens born in the U.S. are U.S. citizens.
Who are the majority of clients served by Medicaid and where was the money spent?
Children are the largest group served by Medicaid. Other groups served by Medicaid are the aged, blind or disabled, and adults. Between 1978-2012 a majority of the money was spent on the blind and disabled.
