In case you haven’t heard, President Bush vetoed a bill today that would provide $35 billion for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). That means millions of kids could lose their healthcare coverage starting next month. And millions more (including kids with uninsured working parents) won’t get any to begin with. Meanwhile, the president [...]
Your Child’s Vaccination Coverage May Need a Checkup
As a full-time worker with employer-subsidized health insurance, I usually feel fairly confident that Cassie and I have what we really need covered. (Jay is covered under his employer’s plan separately for a slight cost savings.) But yesterday, I heard a story on NPR’s All Things Considered that made me question whether she’s getting what [...]
SiCKO Opens Today
I think we all know the healthcare system in America sucks. Right? Well, I guess if you’ve been incredibly lucky, healthy, and well-covered your whole life, you might be under the illusion that everyone has access to decent healthcare. Especially hard-working moms with little kids, right? Nope. Check out some facts (courtesy of MomsRising): At [...]
