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Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States

Published on AidPage by IDILOGIC on Jun 24, 2005

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Possible uses and use restrictions...

States may use funds to develop systems of care for the provision of health services and related activities, including planning, administration, education and evaluation consistent with the State's annual application. Funds may not be used for (1) Inpatient services other than those provided to children with special health care needs or to high-risk pregnant women and infants and such other inpatient services as the Secretary may approve; (2) cash payments to intended recipients for health services; (3) purchase and improvement of land, construction or permanent improvement of buildings or purchase of major medical equipment; (4) matching other Federal grants; or (5) providing funds for research or training to any entity other than a public or private nonprofit entity. Beginning in FY 1991, States must use at least 30 percent of their Federal allotment for preventive and primary care services for children, and at least 30 percent for services for children with special health care needs. In addition, each State must establish and maintain a toll-free information number for parents on maternal and child health (MCH) and Medicaid providers. No more than 10 percent of each State's allotment may be used for administration.