Open AccessMedicaid Coverage for Pregnant Women
Author(s) -
W. H. Tucker,
Ciara Zachary
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
north carolina medical journal
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.283
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 2379-4313
pISSN - 0029-2559
DOI - 10.18043/ncm.81.1.51
Subject(s) - medicaid , health insurance , environmental health , medicine , family medicine , pregnancy , gerontology , nursing , health care , economic growth , biology , economics , genetics
Medicaid is an essential source of health coverage that finances more than half of all births in North Carolina. This paper examines current eligibility for pregnant women and its impacts on health outcomes for mothers and children. The authors provide suggestions to increase access to this vital health insurance program and better promote the health of North Carolina's families.
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