In addition, families can choose not to participate in the registry. Families are made aware that the information will be made available to other providers when agreeing to participate. Maine expressed interest in New Jersey's collaboration with the Department of Taxation. Each State monitors outreach activities through monitoring of telephone activity. Connecticut indicated that applications taken over the phone are sent to the applicant for signature and that follow-up is conducted if the application is not returned.
Maine uses the six-month eligibility rule, as does Massachusetts.
New Jersey determines Medicaid eligibility every six months and CHIP eligibility annually. Connecticut offers one year eligibility. Although the DHHS has a good relationship with the Department of Agriculture, schools cannot release the names of students receiving school lunches because of confidentiality rules. Maine did a mass mailing the first week of school with a joint letter from the Commisssioners of Education and Human Services regarding the CHIP program along with a brochure and application. New Jersey noted that one of its school districts was conducting a pilot study.