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Google"Healthcare for all kids" in the MOTHER agenda to refers to quality, universal healthcare to all children--and ultimately to all citizens.
Sharon's Story
The family—fully insured, with Sharon’s husband basically working the equivalent of two full-time jobs--was losing the battle of the medical bills. “When Zach was diagnosed with a primary immune deficiency we knew it wasn’t going to end,” Sharon recalls. “We already had re-mortgaged our house to pay for medical bills—so when we found out how much the new treatment was going to cost we knew we couldn’t pay our higher mortgage payment, the cost of his medicines, and other costs every month.” That was the breaking point. [...] They made an appointment with an attorney to declare bankruptcy.
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CA - Don't Bury Our Children in Paperwork!
Dear CA MomsRising.org member,
Paperwork a new hazard to California's children? Unfortunately, it could be. In an effort to cut the budget, legislators are considering a truly twisted tactic right now: Cutting eligible kids off healthcare coverage by increasing red tape. The result -- more than 471,000 children could lose their health insurance.[1]
Make Your Voice Heard Now: California's Children's Health At Stake!
DECISIONS ABOUT CHILDREN’S HEALTH BEING MADE NOW: The most critical California state budget item for children’s health may be decided as early as this Thursday.
Moms and Kids Urge CA Legislators to Get Back on Track!
It was an amazing experience to deliver MomsRising.org member messages along with compasses telling legislators to get back on track to covering all kids! Our fabulous group of moms and kids reminded me again of the power of personal stories. One of the Assembly’s health policy experts was even moved to tears by the personal story of one of the moms delivering the Compass-o-Grams.
Legislators Lost in Sacramento!
When I'm really lost, I need some serious help to get re-oriented -- a map, a compass, and someone giving me directions! It looks like the California legislature may also need some serious navigational help to back on course with healthcare for all kids.
California - Turn this Car Around!
Just a few months ago, our leaders were breathlessly close to expanding healthcare coverage for kids. Now?
Women shouldn't be discriminated against simply because they are mothers... but they are! Read about true experiences of American mothers, and learn how shared problems can be solved. Members can download the first chapter of the book today.
