11/29/2008 News For: FreemedicalcoverageNot enough results were found for the interpreted or exact term. Searching general term for related news. Related general news for: Health Insurance18,000 Hawaii kids lack insurance Hawai'i is rated fifth in the nation in making sure children have health insurance, according to a report released yesterday. But that still leaves about 18,000 uninsured children, or about 5.8 percent of Hawai'i's youngsters, according to the Families USA report based on Census data from 2005-07.Broader role seen for genetics in health care WASHINGTON���For years, scientists have held out hope that the rapidly evolving field of genetics could transform medical diagnosis and treatment, moving beyond a trial-and-error approach as old as the Hippocratic Oath. Higher deductibles affecting healthcare As employers' profits nose dive with the economy, health insurance deductibles, co-pays and premiums for workers all rise. Philadelphia Inquirer Series Examines Medicaid Income Eligibility Limits The Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday, as part of its series titled "Falling Through: Casualties of the Health Insurance Crisis," profiled a New Jersey man who became ill and lost his job and health insurance. The man receives $1,988 per month in disability from Social Security, but he was denied Medicaid coverage because his income is $77 over the eligibility limit. |

