[COMPANY] to Help Connect Uninsured Kids to Affordable Health Coverage

Kids with Health Care Coverage Are Better Prepared to Learn

·  MOST children in America’s classrooms who are uninsured are eligible for [LOW-COST OR FREE] children’s health care coverage.

·  Half of all uninsured children have not had a well-child visit in the past year.

·  Uninsured children are less likely to receive proper medical care for sore throats, earaches and asthma—common childhood illnesses that are often the cause of school absences.

[COMPANY] has signed on to help inform families with uninsured children about low-cost and free health care coverage available through [MEDICAID/SCHIP PROGRAM]. Of the [# OF UNINSURED CHILDREN IN STATE] uninsured children in [STATE], most qualify for coverage. Unfortunately, many of their parents may not know their children qualify.

[COMPANY] plans to provide a link between parents with uninsured children and information about [MEDICAID/SCHIP PROGRAM].

“We want to make sure that parents, even those who work, know their kids could qualify for affordable health care coverage,” said [COMPANY SPOKESPERSON].

Eligibility has been expanded in every state to include many moderate-income families. In [STATE], a family of four earning up to [$XX] a year or more may qualify for low-cost or free health care coverage for their children.

[COMPANY] is working with [ORGANIZATION] to reach out to [STATE] families and tell them about [MEDICAID/SCHIP PROGRAM]. The partnership will kick off on [DATE OF EVENT/ACTIVITY] when [COMPANY] [DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY].

Kids enrolled in [MEDICAID/SCHIP PROGRAM] are eligible to receive [LIST BENEFITS].

“[MEDICAID/SCHIP PROGRAM] offers comprehensive coverage, much like private health insurance programs,” said [LOCAL STATE HEALTH OFFICIAL AND AGENCY NAME], the agency that administers the program.

“Those of us who work at [COMPANY] are excited about this partnership. It gives us a way to give back to the community, the effects of which could resonate for generations to come,” said [COMPANY SPOKESPERSON].

To find out if your child is eligible for low-cost or free health care coverage, call [STATE TOLL-FREE HOTLINE NUMBER] or visit [WEB SITE ADDRESS].