It is time for another Week in Review for the Insurance blog. This week has a bunch of information about the Medicaid programs in two states. It also has a blog about a company that is cheating workers out of health insurance coverage, and a comparison of where the two candidates stand when it comes to women’s health care.
How the Candidates Compare – Women’s Health Care
Before you vote, take a minute to learn what each candidate’s ideas are regarding women’s health care. The women in your life will be directly affected by decisions made about coverage for women’s health care. This blog has information about what each candidate’s plans are.
Olive Garden and Red Lobster Rob Workers of Insurance Coverage
Olive Garden and Red Lobster are owned by Darden Restaurants. They are going to cut workers number of hours down to 28. This is specifically to avoid having to provide health insurance coverage to their workers, and to avoid being penalized for doing so in 2014. Do you want to have your family eat at restaurants where the workers can’t afford to see a doctor when they are sick?
Information About Medicaid in Georgia
As expected, this blog has some basic information about the Medicaid program in Georgia. It gives a brief explanation of the eligibility requirements.
PeachCare Covers Children in Georgia
PeachCare is one of the state programs that covers children who come from low-income families in Georgia. The main Medicaid program will also provide that coverage.
Georgia has a Planning for Healthy Babies Program
In Georgia, women who are pregnant can be covered by the main Medicaid program. The Georgia Families program can also provide that coverage. The Planning for Healthy Babies program is a family planning program that also offers some maternity and prenatal coverage.
Information About Medicaid in South Carolina
As you would expect, this blog has some information about the Medicaid program in South Carolina. It goes over some of the eligibility requirements.
South Carolina’s Healthy Connections Covers Kids
Healthy Connections is one part of the state’s Medicaid program that covers kids. There is also a Low Income Families program that will cover children. The state has a Disabled Children program that covers children who are disabled.
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