United States. Congress

“ Assess whether American Community Survey estimates, once such survey data are first available, produce more reliable estimates than the Current Population Survey with respect to the purposes described in subparagraph (B) . ”

“ Make appropriate adjustments to the Current Population Survey to develop more accurate State-specific estimates of the number of children enrolled in health coverage under title XIX or this title. ‘‘ (B) Make appropriate adjustments to the Current Population Survey to improve the survey estimates used to determine the child population growth factor under section 2104 (m) (5) (B) and any other data necessary for carrying out this title. ‘‘ (C) Include health insurance survey information in the American Community Survey related to children. ”

“ IDENTIFICATION OF IMPROVED STATE-SPECIFIC SAMPLE SIZES.—The Secretary shall establish State-specific sample sizes for application of the PERM requirements with respect to State child health plans for fiscal years beginning with fiscal year 2009, on the basis of such information as the Secretary determines appropriate. In establishing such sample sizes, the Secretary shall, to the greatest extent practicable— (1) minimize the administrative cost burden on States under Medicaid and CHIP; and (2) maintain State flexibility to manage such programs. ”