purposes and intent of this chapter.
(g) Review.--The department, in consultation with
appropriate Commonwealth agencies, must review enrollment
patterns for both the free coverage program and the subsidized
coverage program. The department shall consider the
relationship, if any, among enrollment, enrollment fees, income
levels and family composition. Based on the results of this
study and the availability of funds, the department is
authorized to adjust the maximum income ceiling for free
coverage and the maximum income ceiling for subsidized coverage
by regulation. The maximum income ceiling for free coverage may
not be raised above 200% of the Federal poverty level.
(h) Limit.--Notwithstanding subsection (g) and subject to
section 6407 (relating to State plan), the maximum income
ceiling for subsidized coverage under section 6402(d)(2), (3) or
(4) may not be raised above 300% of the Federal poverty level.
§ 6405. Outreach.
(a) Plan.--The department, in consultation with appropriate
Commonwealth agencies, must coordinate the development of an
outreach plan to inform potential contractors, providers and
enrollees regarding eligibility and available coverage. The plan
must include provisions for all of the following:
(1) Reaching special populations, including nonwhite and
non-English-speaking children and children with disabilities.
(2) Reaching different geographic areas, including rural
and inner-city areas.
(3) Ensuring that special efforts are coordinated within
the overall outreach activities throughout this Commonwealth.
(b) Review.--The council shall review the outreach
activities and recommend changes as the council deems to be in
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