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Let's Get America Covered!Forty-seven million Americans, including more than 9 million children, are living without health care coverage. Each year, more and more hard-working families join the ranks of the uninsured. The time for change is now and you can help. It's Time to Get Ready for Back-to-SchoolEvents and activities will be held across the country to help connect families with low-cost or free health care coverage as part of the ninth annual Back-to-School Campaign. Get involved by planning an enrollment event, conducting outreach through your local school, or distributing free materials to uninsured individuals and families. Planning guides and communications team staff are available to help. Together, we can continue to get kids the coverage they need. Free School Supply Kits!
Fifty FREE Back-to-School supply kits will be available to the first 250 event planners who register their enrollment events. Each school supply kit is designed to fit into a student's three-ring binder and includes two pencils, an eraser, and a plastic ruler. Supplies are limited, register your event today! New Study Shows Americans' Access to Medical Care DeterioratesThe number and proportion of Americans reporting going without or delaying needed medical care increased sharply between 2003 and 2007; according to findings from the Center for Studying Health System Change, access deteriorated for both insured and uninsured people. Read the full article Economic Woes Affect Americans' Views of Health Care ReformAmericans view the state of the economy and the need to improve access to health care as closely linked, and believe that "making health care more affordable" should be the top priority for improving the U.S. economy, according to a new poll prepared for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). New Research Shows Cost of Insurance Far Outpaces IncomeThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a new research report this week in conjunction with Cover the Uninsured Week. The report, "SQUEEZED: How Costs for Insuring Families are Outpacing Income" shows that a growing share of workers' earnings is being absorbed by the increasing cost of health insurance. |
Read the latest developments on health care coverage issues. SHADAC Health Access Profile
Learn more about this comprehensive profile of access to health care in the states Learn about our efforts to get America covered.
Order free promotional materials including fans and posters. New materials coming soon!
If you are looking for coverage, our state-specific guides can help point the way.
Download templates, guides and materials to help inform uninsured families and guide discussion about the issue within faith communities.
Communications Action Center
Visit the one-stop training center on communications and outreach to enroll eligible uninsured children in Medicaid or SCHIP. 
Cover the Uninsured Week 2008 was held from April 27 - May 3 with more than a thousand activities across the country. We hope that you continue to help make health coverage for the uninsured a top priority.
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