Kids' Health Coverage

According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, an estimated 45
million Americans lack health insurance, and nearly 20% of them are
children. These kids are often forced to go without needed medical care,
including a pediatrician. The Foundation is preparing to launch its 6th
annual Covering Kids & Families Back-to-School campaign with the goal
of informing working families that their children may be eligible for
federal and state health coverage programs.

More than half of uninsured children in 2002 were eligible for these
programs. This shortfall may be due to the stigma surrounding
government support, as well as a complicated eligibility system. Also,
many working parents don't realize they can have a relatively modest
income and still qualify for government-funded insurance for their
children. Though eligibility varies by state, in most states children in a
family of 4 with an annual income of up to $38,000 would likely receive
some coverage.

To find out if your child is eligible for health coverage, call the Covering
Kids & Families toll-free number at 1(877) KIDS-NOW.