5600 Fishers Lane, Rm. Each state has its own program and rules for eligibility. Nearly 11 million children in America are not covered by health insurance. Many of these children's parents work but may not have access to affordable health insurance. Children without insurance tend to be sicker as newborns, lack appropriate immunizations as toddlers, and have untreated illnesses throughout their childhood.
Untreated diseases can have lifelong consequences.
At least half of all uninsured children are eligible for the federal-state health insurance programs. Unfortunately, too few parents know about these options. Now in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Later this year, Radio Disney and Bonneville will run similar ads nationwide. Many corporations and organizations have agreed to put information in their product handbooks, circulars and mass mailings.