Alabama Health
Health Rankings of Alabama - measuring the general healthiness of Alabama residents based on research study performed by the United Health Foundation
2005 Ranking: Alabama ranked 45th; (43rd in 2004).
Strengths:
- Ready access to adequate prenatal care
- High per capita public health spending
- High immunization coverage
- A low rate of Alabama residents without health insurance (13.5 percent.)
Challenges:
- A high prevalence of obesity
- A high % of children in poverty
- A high premature death rate
- Alabama Health Department Web Site: www.adph.org/
More information about Alabama Health insurance regulations can be obtained from:
Alabama Department of Insurance
201 Monroe Street, Suite 1700
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-269-3550
www.aldoi.org
The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute has developed a comprehensive consumer guide for Alabama health insurance, which will serve as a useful resource for you in finding out more about health insurance laws and regulations for the state of Alabama including a chapter specifically geared towards individual health insurance.
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