Open AccessChildren’s Health Initiatives in California: The Experiences of Local Coalitions Pursuing Universal Coverage for Children
Author(s) -
Gregory D. Stevens,
Kyoko Rice,
Michael R. Cousineau
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2006.088690
Subject(s) - legislature , poverty , immigration , generosity , political science , economic growth , public health , public administration , public relations , medicine , nursing , economics , law
Many county coalitions throughout California have created local health insurance programs known as Healthy Kids to cover uninsured children ineligible for public programs as a result of family income level or undocumented immigrant status. We sought to gain an understanding of the experiences of these coalitions as they pursue the goal of universal coverage for children.