We get calls every single day from people who need medications, diabetes testing, or treatment following screenings. They are not eligible for Medicaid, or Medicaid doesn't cover a certain need they have. We can't get them in to see doctors. Our clinic physician travels to seven counties. We have nowhere to send these people.
People lose health insurance benefits when they change jobs.
It may take several weeks to qualify for a program when a condition needs to be treated immediately. Many people do not have insurance for dental care, mental health services and preventive care. The language barrier is a growing problem in meeting Hispanic community needs. More than 4,800 Daviess County adults had no health insurance last year. 1 Women who work part time are most likely to be uninsured.