Access to health care is an essential element contributing to the common good, alongside others such as education, employment, and a safe environment.
As many as 65,000 uninsured, working Virginia parents have incomes below the federal poverty level. This hurts Virginia families, and is a disincentive to productivity. (.pdf)
100,000 kids are eligible but not enrolled in State Children’s Health Insurance Programs. This hurts our kids health and their academic achievement. We can cover them now regardless of national health care reform. (.pdf)
State funding for providers fails to cover the cost of care. More cuts means fewer providers. Virginia needs to hold the line on reductions to Medicaid and FAMIS providers, and ultimately restore the payment rates to keep pace with the costs of care. (.pdf)
Virginia excels in attracting business but fails in the availability and delivery of health care and lags behind many states in maintaining safety net protections and ensuring affordable private insurance options. (.pdf)
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