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NewsTwo-thirds of Medicaid eligible children not enrolled
Nearly four in every 10 uninsured children who are eligible for public children's insurance live in just three states--California, Texas and Florida--according to a newly released article from Health Read more...
States expanding coverage despite recession
The recession has savaged state budgets, there's no question about that. Nonetheless, it seems states are plunging ahead with changes making it easier for parents, pregnant women and children from Read more...
Study: If parents are uninsured, insured kids may still lack healthcare services
You'd think that if children are insured, they'd be fairly likely to get the healthcare they need. However, a new study suggests that if insured children's parents are uninsured, the children are Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Automated enrollment helps extend children's coverage
Want to make sure uninsured children get the coverage for which they are eligible? One way is to let states give kids automatic approval for coverage if the state already has the information it needs Read more...
| Press ReleasesEveryone Deserves Access to Affordable Health Services, Says Californians for Patient CareNonprofit’s free online resource connects people to local no-, low-cost healthcare providers SACRAMENTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Realizing the New Year’s resolution of “good health” could be just a click Read more >> States Get Bonuses for Boosting Enrollment for Uninsured Children in MedicaidStates also cut red tape and simplified enrollment process WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today awarded $206 million to 15 states for making significant progress in Read more >> |
