Tag: insurance

IFC, Activa Launch Insurance Program that Seeks to Benefit 1 Million Women in Cameroon

Stuart Mitchell

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, partnered with Activa Assurances to launch today an insurance program in Cameroon that will boost coverage for women, including women entrepreneurs. Activa Assurances expects the program to benefit 1 million women by 2022. Under the program, Activa Assurances will provide women entrepreneurs and traders—or buyam-sellams—with insurance to protect against disruptive events in life or business operations. They will also receive training to expand their businesses. Women entrepreneurs will have access to a web portal that will provide them with a range of…

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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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