2 million uninsured kids have insured parent
Employers cover workers, but parents can’t afford plans that insure children
So basically the myth that all of these uninsured kids exist due to lack of affordable coverage is untrue. The parents choose not to purchase the additional coverage for their kids. Why? Because they don’t have the foresight to see the need and because they are used to walking out on ER bills and on having medicaid pick up the bill, so they don’t see any use. These are the same people who don’t carry car insurance because they don’t see a need.
What does the author decide to do?: Add a quote from some jackass who says we should pay for it instead by expanding SCHIP, then point out that eeeevil GWB vetoed expanded entitlement for these people who choose not to care for their children.
Dr. Carolyn Clancy, who heads the agency, said some of these uninsured children likely qualify for public coverage, but their parents may not be aware of their eligibility.
DeVoe said a short-term approach to address the problem would be to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program that provides public coverage for certain children in low- and moderate-income families.
Soooo - they already have access to free care but don’t use it, so the solution is… MORE free care!?
