subject: Getting Quality Health Care For Your Children [print this page] If you have children and are working to get them insurance then this article is for you. Even if you work for a company that offers you insurance for you and your family, if you have to pay even part of the premiums and don?t make a large salary there is actually an insurance option that may be available to you.
Medicaid is known to most people to be for women who are pregnant or for those who receive little to no income. Changes in Medicaid allows it to now assist people who work but cannot afford medical coverage for their children.
You can get more information on the Medicaid program by contacting your local Department of Social Services or Medicaid office. The program is a division of Medicaid that is set up to insure that all children get the health care they deserve. Depending on which state you live in this Medicaid off shoot may go by a different name, so locating the plan online may be difficult. You can apply for these programs at your local Medicaid office. To do this you first apply for Medicaid. If you do not qualify for Medicaid based on your income being too high, your application will be referred to the off shoot program set up in your state.
If you qualify you may be eligible for no cost medical coverage for your children or you may have to pay a small premium. The premium is usually low compared to the type of coverage that your child will get. All of your child's health expenses will be covered. This includes medical, dental, and vision. Getting quality health insurance for your children at little to no cost is more than a possibility.
This plan does not include adults or non-dependent children, but it is excellent in saving you a ton of money. For those who have current insurance plans you may want to look into this for great savings. For more information on insuring your child call or visit your local Medicaid office.
