Archive for September, 2008

West Virginia Kids Need Better Health Coverage

Posted on: September 3rd, 2008 by JPAL No Comments

A recent report indicated that children in West Virginia rank 2nd in the nation in chronic health problems (such ex. asthma, diabetes etc.), the only state whose children had a higher rate of chronic health issues than West Virginia’s 18%, was Kentucky (18.5%). More than 50% of West Virginia’s chronically ill children do have health [...]

Georgia Health Plans for Low Income Families

Posted on: September 2nd, 2008 by JPAL No Comments

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that the state officials have announced their plans to keep intact two important government funded plans for low-income Georgia residents — Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids.  Neither services nor eligibility will be restricted, at least through 2010. As times get tough, these two government-sponsored health insurance programs become even more [...]