Tag: Medicaid

Study Finds Decrease In Racial Disparity And Increase In Survival Rates In Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Due to Medicaid Expansion

Stuart Mitchell

A new study led by Susan G. Komen® Scholars indicates that patients diagnosed with de novo stage 4 breast cancer – also called metastatic breast cancer– had improved survival rates and decreased mortality rates when those patients had access to care. De novo means the breast cancer was stage 4 at the time of diagnosis and had already spread to distant parts of the body. This is the first study that demonstrates not only the improved outcomes due to Medicaid expansion but also indicates a decrease in the rates of…

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“Covered” PSA Urges Parents And Caretakers Of Uninsured Children To Get Medicaid And CHIP So Kids Are Ready For School-Based And Extracurricular Activities

Stuart Mitchell

Each Back-to-School season and throughout the year, parents nationwide take necessary steps to ensure their children have a physical exam so they’re ready to participate in school-based activities such as field trips, sports teams, and other extracurricular activities. Many families breathe a little easier knowing their children have health coverage under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides coverage year-round. For uninsured kids in families with limited incomes, Medicaid and CHIP offer eligible children and teens up to age 19 access to immunizations, regular check-ups, eye exams,…

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“Covered” PSA Urges Parents and Caretakers of Uninsured Children to Get Medicaid and CHIP so Kids are Ready for Summer Activities

Stuart Mitchell

Summer is almost here and families are evaluating activities such as sleepaway and day camps, sports teams and family vacations. Many are also examining which medications are needed to prepare for allergy and asthma season. With Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), parents can breathe a little easier knowing their kids can get the coverage they need to tackle seasonal allergies, and be prepared to participate in warm weather activities. For uninsured kids in families with limited incomes, Medicaid and CHIP offer eligible children and teens up to…

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