HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY TO PROTECT NJ CHILDREN

WE NEED TO Cover All Kids

Problem: Being uninsured limits access to health care

80K children in NJ are still uninsured – 2/3 are eligible for federal matching funds

We cannot reopen schools until we can be assured children are not spreading the virus

Solution: Expand coverage to all children (Bill introduced in Senate S876)

WRITE TO YOUR STATE SENATOR ASKING HIM/HER TO SUPPORT S876

Families are income eligible (up to 350% of federal poverty limit) can enroll; families with

higher incomes who lack access to employer coverage can buy-in to the program

Benefit: NJ will receive increased federal dollars to cover kids

 

$8.6 million in charity care now spent on children will be saved

Ensuring public health by guaranteeing all children have access to coverage for Coronavirus

testing & treatment

Better access = better academic and health outcomes