Often nonexistent, always costly, and usually excludes important benefits. Unfortunately for kids, Food Lion insurance does not pay for annual check-ups for children ages six and up. However, annual check-ups are recommended by both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association for all children as critical to detecting health problems and guiding parents about preventive care. Parents buying coverage for their children on the private market face high premiums. However, coverage there is expensive and limited.
Costs are similarly high even if a firm does offer health coverage.