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Healthcare for Oregon Children Exceptional

Oregon is making significant progress insuring more of the State's children. During the last two years, the percentage of children without health care in Oregon has dropped significantly. Cathy Kaufmann is the administrator for the Healthy Kids Program. “We've enrolled 94,000 more children during the last two years. Taken child uninsured rate from 11.3% to 5.6% now, which is a phenomenal achievement in a short amount of time.” This put Oregon's on the leading edge in the country in bringing health care access to children. Healthy Kids offers more health coverage options to children and teens. The no cost option is available for families who earn up to $44,900 annually.

 

 

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