Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS), a provider of business process outsourcing and information technology solutions, has been awarded a new five-year, $87.3 million contract by the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation (FHKC) to administer the State's Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The contract may be extended for up to five additional years at FHKC's option.
Under terms of the contract, ACS will provide information technology development and third-party administration services for the Florida CHIP program, Florida KidCare. This program provides health care to children who are not eligible for Medicaid. ACS will process applications for eligibility, collect premiums from eligible members, enroll members into appropriate health plans, and operate a call center to assist those participating in the program.
The Florida KidCare program consists of MediKids, Healthy Kids, and Children's Medical Services for kids with special health care needs. These programs cover regular doctor visits, dental check-ups, prescription medicines, immunizations, and hospitalizations.
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