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The Importance of Children’s Health Insurance

Did you know . . .

that children without insurance are less likely to get care for such things as ear infections
which can lead to lifelong consequences like loss of hearing?

that children with insurance are more likely to be healthy and that healthy kids do better
in school?

that children with insurance miss fewer days from school and because of this their parents also miss less time from work?

that healthy children still need check-ups, shots and regular dental care so they can stay healthy?

Health insurance helps parents know that their child will get the medical care they need—when they need it—no matter what the cost!

A great deal of public attention has been given to the gains in children’s health insurance coverage made in recent years. But while public program expansions have driven a significant increase in the number of children who are insured, more than 9 million still lack health insurance—that’s one out of every eight children.

Children who have health insurance generally have better health throughout their childhood and into their teens. They are more likely to:

have a usual source of care - eg : get treatment for recurring illnesses such as ear infections and asthma.

have access to preventive care- eg: receive needed shots that prevent disease.

get health care services they need - eg: Get the treatment they need when they are sick.

do well in school because they get sick less often.

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