Now is the time for another Week In Review for the Insurance Blog. This gives you an easy way to “ketchup” on whatever blogs you may have missed when they first went up. Here is a quick review of the blogs that appeared between September 2, 2012, and September 8, 2012.
Arkansas Has a Women’s Health (Family Planning) Program
The Medicaid program in Arkansas covers women who are pregnant. Their website doesn’t give many details about that portion of their Medicaid program. However, you can find plenty of information about their Family Planning program, (which includes coverage for sterilization).
Doctors Visited the 2012 RNC
A group of doctors attended the 2012 Republican National Convention to get a specific message across: health insurance coverage is vital to the health of every American.
There are Several Ways to Apply for Medicaid in Louisiana
Louisiana makes it very easy for people to apply for Medicaid. The state’s website also makes it simple to find out about the eligibility requirements.
Louisiana Has Many Medicaid Programs that Cover Children
Medicaid programs in Louisiana that cover kids include LACHIP, LACHIP Affordable Plan, the Family Opportunity Act Medicaid, and more.
Louisiana Has Medicaid Programs for Women
In Louisiana, the main Medicaid program covers the health care needs of pregnant women. They also have a LAMOMS program, and a LAHIPP program for that. There is a Take Charge program that offers no-cost family planning services, and a Breast and Cervical Cancer Program that covers cancer treatment.
Ending Healthy Families Program Will Not Solve Budget Problems
In California, Governor Jerry Brown wants to end the Healthy Families program. He thinks this will solve the state’s budget problems. Many others understand that it will not fix the budget. It will just make it harder for families and children currently covered by the program to access health care.
Information on Medicaid in Mississippi
Here is a little information about the Medicaid program in Mississippi.
Mississippi Kids Could be Eligible for CHIP
Mississippi has a Children’s Health Insurance Program, a Mississippi Cool Kids program, and an Early Intervention / Targeted Case Management program. Each covers children from low-income families.
Medicaid in Mississippi Covers Family Planning
In Mississippi, the main Medicaid program covers the health care needs of pregnant women. It also has a Perinatal High Risk Management / Infant Services System program, and a Family Planning Waiver program.
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