Cain noted that 1.4 million Texas children don't have health insurance. Most of these children from low income working families and are not eligible for Medicaid or other public programs, and their parents may not have access to employer-based coverage. Today's kick-off is part of a statewide campaign to notify and educate parents, teachers, businesses and community leaders about this program so that as many children as possible can enroll. Families can apply for the program starting today, with the actual coverage beginning on May 1st. Everyone benefits when our children are healthy.
Kids learn more in school and are more likely to become productive adults.
It will also cover preexisting conditions, hospital stays, surgery and services for children with disabilities and other special health care needs.