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As the administrator for Iowa's hawk-i Program, PSI will operate abilingual customer service center, maintain and run a toll-free telephone lineand Web site, process applications, determine eligibility, enroll eligiblechildren into the program and manage their cases, and interface with thevarious health plans to ensure payment and coverage. PSI's Executive VicePresident Marty Bobroske elaborates, "SCHIPs are a vital component of statehealthcare programs in that they extend healthcare coverage for children whoare not eligible for Medicaid. Typically, at least one parent works but is notoffered job-based health insurance or cannot afford to buy it. We areextremely pleased that Iowa has chosen to partner with us on such animportant, far-reaching program. Together we can help more children get thehealth coverage they need quickly and accurately, with the utmost respect fortheir needs and expectations."
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Concurs DHS spokesman Roger Munns, "The selection of PSI is the result ofa rigorous, competitive bidding procedure. We look forward to partnering withthem in the administering of our SCHIP."
PSI currently provides government health-related services in Georgia,Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
About PSI
PSI improves the lives of people every day by helping health and humanservices organizations reach out to the people they serve; qualify them foressential services; and manage caseloads with precision, speed, and superiorcustomer service. With more than 1,700 employees spanning 67 programs in 29states and the District of Columbia, we help our clients significantly improveprogram performance. For more information about PSI, please visithttp://www.policy-studies.com.
SOURCE Policy Studies Inc.
