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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Health Care - Required For Children

By Ethan Kalvin

There's a huge drive these days to get full health care for all and children are at the crux of the argument. When we consider that more adults than children are in need of health care, in addition to the fact that adults experience more health problems than children, we may wonder why?

The answer is simple. The youth of our country are our future, and keeping them healthy is important to all of us. It has been shown in studies that children who are covered by health insurance are generally healthier than those who aren't. This is because the covered kids get their necessary shots and receive regular treatments for common colds and other illnesses.

In addition to these things, children with health insurance tend to get sick less often and get the preventative care to keep them well. This means that they are feeling better, and probably have better attendance and performance at school, which allows them to get better grades and a better education, all of which we know will make them more productive members of society as they grow.

Most states are currently putting into effect programs that will provide health insurance coverage to all children who are not otherwise covered by their parents' health plans. This will allow these children to compete in school and society on an even footing with other children who have health insurance from other sources.

If you want to learn more about options for health care in your state, the government has a website which provides information, and it is called Insure Kids Now. There you can find out how to get your children insured. This step will help you get the coverage that your children need.

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