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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 The percentage of uninsured children who forgo all health care for a full year is greatest (55 percent) for families of four at or below the federal poverty level of $19,157, the researchers found.
Since 1997, the U.S. State Children's Health Insurance Program has provided health insurance to low-income children who are not eligible for Medicaid and do not have private coverage.
The federal program has been extended, but there is no funding to expand it. Questions remain about whether current funding will continue to cover those already enrolled.
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The American College of Emergency Physicians has more about access to medical care for the uninsured.
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