208.647. Special health care needs, waiver of waiting period for coverage.
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208.647. Special health care needs, waiver of waiting period for coverage. — Any child identified as having "special health care needs" , defined as a condition which left untreated would result in the death or serious physical injury of a child, that does not have access to affordable employer-subsidized health care insurance shall not be required to be without health care coverage for six months in order to be eligible for services under sections 208.631 to 208.657 and shall not be subject to the waiting period required under section 208.646 , as long as the child meets all other qualifications for eligibility.
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(L. 2004 H.B. 1453)
Effective 6-30-08