Posts Tagged ‘children’s health’
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011
In Governor Jerry Brown’s (D) revision to the budget plan, he addresses earlier cuts made to health and social service programs. Though these cuts were intended to shrink California’s deficit, many children, low income, or elderly residents face losing assistance. As lawmakers managed to move $2 billion dollars from mental health services and childhood health programs, Brown’s budget plan revisions reflect the lack of funding due to such lawsuits. Some examples are as follows:
• A merging of Healthy Families — California’s Children’s Health Insurance Program – with Medi-Cal
• A 10% reduction in Medi-Cal provider reimbursement rates.
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California State Programs Face Massive Cuts
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Thursday, January 27th, 2011
As the number of uninsured children increases, a new study shows that many of these children have the added stress of an emotional, behavioral, or developmental disorder which is going untreated due to lack of access to medical care. Low income families tend to have children with higher rates of these conditions, such as ADD, autism, or depression, but do not have health coverage to assist with the mental health services they need – including counseling and medication. According to such reports as the one done by the Health Resources and Services Administration:
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Many Children Going Without Mental Health Services
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Thursday, December 30th, 2010
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) states that children must be offered health care coverage regardless of their health status. As a result, almost all carriers decided to drop new “child only” plans from their portfolio, fearing that parents would only enroll their child once they became ill. However, a new bill signed into play by Arnold Schwarzenegger will bring this practice of denying any child health insurance coverage to an end as of January 1, 2011.
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Children Guaranteed Health Coverage Thanks to Assembly Bill 2244
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
While promising reports from the Center for Disease control proclaim that the Swine Flu (H1N1) epidemic is “over”, another illness appears to be emerging as a major cause for concern. It seems that Whooping Cough, or Pertussis, has been declared an epidemic, and is the worst that has been seen in years. As of July 21, six infants in California died after contracting whooping cough. This bacterial disease ravages bodies, but affects infants most of all because they are so small. The cough itself is named for the sound one makes while trying to catch their breath between the coughing fits. Coughing fits can be so severe that one breaks blood vessels in their face, eyes, and even their brain. Vomiting often accompanies the coughing fits, and if you notice this symptom, seek medical attention. Treatment is more effective the earlier it is administered, starting with antibiotics. More severe symptoms may require fluids, sedatives, and even oxygen support. Note – even though the disease is dangerous to children, adults are just as likely to contract the illness, and it is just as important that they seek care for their symptoms early on.
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Whooping Cough Overshadows H1N1 as New Epidemic
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Starve a fever, feed a cold? Or is it feed a fever, starve a cold? Whatever the old myth states, we all know how frightening it can be when your child has a fever. While it is a necessary process your body uses to fight off infection, it is vital to keep track of the fever both in the number and length of its duration. However, keep in mind that the number on the thermometer has little to do with the seriousness of the situation. Keeping a watchful eye on your child and noting behavioral changes is just as important as anything else.
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Though many insurers have implemented the law early, which states adult dependents may remain on their parent’s plan until the age of 26, there have been a surprising number of employers who opted out of the earlier implementation of this law. Instead, they are waiting until they are legally required to do so – January 2011. Even though provisions of this law take effect September 23, 2010, employers do not have to comply with this until the New Year.
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
While many young adults faced losing coverage as they aged off their parent’s plan, had no coverage in the case of an unexpected pregnancy, or merely had the bare necessities covered by their school plans, all can breathe a sigh of relief as health care reform promises to end their fears.
As mentioned in earlier posts, the most immediate change is coverage will be extended to overage dependents, as long as they are not offered other employer sponsored coverage, up through their 26th birthday. This helps ease the burden of uninsured claims, as many of these adult children would wait over two years before attempting to obtain their own coverage.
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Many Important Health Care Reform Changes for Young Adults
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Health Care Reform promises to ensure that all Americans have access to medical coverage. The most pressing concern is the fact that many children are without coverage and the care they need now, so the bill states that by September 23rd, 2010, no child can be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions. While this is well needed, it does bring to light the fact that there is an increasing shortage of Pediatric Specialists. With an influx of new patients entering the system, and the demand for both medically necessary and non-medically necessary treatments rising, will there be enough physicians to handle the load?
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Lack of Pediatric Specialists a Growing Concern
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
As planned during six months following the signing of the health care reform bill, coverage will be extended for dependents up to the age of 26. This will allow parents to continue to offer health insurance coverage to their dependent children, even if those children do not live in the same household. This also holds true for young adults under 26 living out of state, and those that are married. Basically, unless they are offered employer sponsored health insurance, they can continue to remain on their parent’s coverage.
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Insurers to Offer Overage Dependents Coverage Earlier Than Anticipated
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Disturbing news shows that children without insurance are 60% more likely to die from a serious illness, such as pneumonia or asthma. This is most likely due to the fact that care is not sought out until it is much farther advanced. This is tough to swallow, but keep in mind there are always options to ensure that your children are not without the coverage they need.
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Children with Insurance Have Brighter Prognosis in Hospitals
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