New Bill Looks to Give , All US Children Medicaid.
'Newsweek' reports that a new bill introduced
in the Senate looks to extend Medicaid
coverage to all children in the United States.
The draft measure would reportedly
enroll children in the federal health
insurance program automatically.
As Americans, it is our solemn
obligation to ensure every child
has the support they need
to reach their full potential, Bob Casey, Senior Democratic senator
for Pennsylvania, via 'Newsweek'.
Currently, minors are only
eligible if their family's income
is 138% of the federal poverty level. .
The Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) says that approximately
4.2% of children in the U.S. are currently uninsured.
'Newsweek' reports that this
equates to an estimated 3.12 million
minors without health insurance.
Too many of our kids are
struggling to stay healthy
because their families can't
afford the care they need, Bob Casey, Senior Democratic senator
for Pennsylvania, via 'Newsweek'.
The proposed bill would give all children
health insurance until the age of 18,
while giving parents the ability to opt out.
However, 'Newsweek' reports that the bill is likely to
face firm opposition in the House, where GOP
lawmakers have pushed to limit government spending.
The bill comes as the government
faces a looming shutdown
over the federal budget.