Child Insurance Blog

Archive for February, 2009

19 February

Children in the Mental Health Void – New York Times

Children in the Mental Health Void
New York Times, United States
Many rural areas have no child psychiatrists or psychologists at all. Often, pediatricians end up providing mental health care, but they aren’t trained for it and often aren’t reimbursed for it by health insurance. The American Academy of Child and

Callander: Autism requires medical insurance, too
Stafford County Sun, VA
The child may be perfectly normal at birth. In both situations, however, special needs as they arise lead to extraordinary costs. Since Virginia legislators haven’t seen the light about autism and medical insurance, hopefully the US Congress will

19 February

Erosion seen in child health – FayObserver.com


Reuters
Erosion seen in child health
FayObserver.com, NC
According to the report, the percentage of children without health care increased by 10 percent in the past four years. Children without insurance are more likely to miss school because of illnesses. Also topping the list of concerns were increases in
Congress and the president work together for health of children Baltimore Community Times
My health care funk Denver Post
Health insurance bill a step backward Tulsa World
Armidale Express - SEIU Blog
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19 February

Health insurance bill a step backward – Tulsa World

Health insurance bill a step backward
Tulsa World, OK
That will include not only those over 40, but also younger people most in need of comprehensive coverage: persons with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or Crohn's disease, those with mental health problems, and women of child-bearing age,

18 February

Tentative OK for autism bill – Salt Lake Tribune

Tentative OK for autism bill
Salt Lake Tribune, United States
By Robert Gehrke A bill that would require insurance companies to cover treatment for children with autism won tentative approval from the Senate on Wednesday, despite questions about whether it places a mandate on insurance companies. Sen.
Bill co-sponsored by Utah senator helps autistic children BYU Newsnet
Supporters Back Autism Bill KOMU-TV
Families testify in support of autism funding Columbia Missourian
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Star Union Dai-Ichi Life plans pension and child benefit products
Business Standard, India - 1 hour ago
Union Bank of India and Dai-Ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company, Japan, plans to introduce pension and child benefit products soon.


Opposing Views
ADVICE: How to Tackle Autism and Insurance Coverage
Opposing Views, CA - 6 hours ago
So does your child! Why is Treating Autism Important From the Traditional Intervention and Biomedical Perspective? It is important because autism is

17 February

What will the $787b stimulus do for you? – Boston Globe


ABC News
What will the $787b stimulus do for you?
Boston Globe, United States - 7 hours ago
A key provision provides a federal subsidy for laid-off workers to continue buying health insurance from their former employers. Under the COBRA plan,
Video: What the Stimulus Bill May Do for You AssociatedPress
Highlights of $787 billion stimulus plan The Associated Press
Stimulus bill offers few benefits, if any, for some Stark residents Canton Repository (subscription)
Arizona Republic - Stratfor
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KING5.com
How government stimulus plan will affect you
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
___ Health insurance: Many workers who lose their health insurance when they lose their jobs will find it cheaper to keep that coverage while they look for
Highlights of $787 billion stimulus plan The Associated Press
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Washington Times
Editorial: Child insurance program only proves costly
Clovis News Journal, NM - 2 hours ago
That’sa pretty good characterization of the $115 billion expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, commonly known as SCHIP, that President
SCHIP of State The New American
My View: New law a step toward better health MLive.com
Texans claim children are a priority but don’t spend healthcare Fort Worth Star Telegram
IFAwebnews.com - Diabetes Health (press release)
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