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How Health Reform Helps Latinos

Filed under: 2010 Fact Sheets, Minority Health — admin

In 2008, nearly 31 percent of Latinos were uninsured.

This fact sheet from Families USA will explain how the new health reform law will impact Latinos.

How Health Reform Helps Asian Americans

Filed under: 2010 Fact Sheets, General, Minority Health — admin

In 2008, nearly 18 percent of Asian Americans were uninsured.

This fact sheet from Families USA will explain how the new health reform law will impact Asians Americans.

Explaining Health Reform: Questions about the temporary high-risk pool

Filed under: High-Risk Pools — admin

The federal government will begin accepting applications for enrollment in their high-risk pool on July 1, 2010, with coverage beginning on August 1, 2010. Twenty-one states have asked the federal government to run their high-risk pool.

This summary provides responses to basic questions regarding the temporary high-risk pool.

A Helping Hand for Small Businesses

Filed under: 2010 Reports — admin

Starting this year, businesses with fewer than 25 workers and average wages of less than $50,000 will be eligible to receive a tax credit for the health insurance that they provide for their employees.

Read this report to learn more.

Annual Insurance Update 2010: Health Insurance in Kansas

Filed under: 2010 Reports — admin

Every year, KHI uses the latest data from the Current Population Survey to examine the sources of health insurance for Kansans and the socio-demographic characteristics of the uninsured. Download the report.

How Health Reform Helps Low-Income Children

Filed under: 2010 Fact Sheets — admin

This fact sheet discusses provisions that are designed to improve health coverage for America’s low income children.

Download it here.

Covering Pregnant Women: CHIPRA Offers a New Option

Filed under: 2010 Reports — admin

In February 2009, Congress enacted, and President Obama signed, legislation that renewed CHIP through the end of 2013 and expanded its scope.

This issue brief discusses the new provisions in the reauthorization and how they will affect implementation in the coming months

KHCC to Co-host Webinar on Health Reform for Seniors

Filed under: Health Reform — admin

Register today! View the webinar invitation.

Kansas Faith Alliance for Health Reform

Filed under: State and Local Resources — admin

Kansas Faith Alliance for Health Reform is a statewide advocacy organization of congregations and faith-based organizations dedicated to equitable access to health care for all Kansans. Visit their new blog.

KHCC to Co-sponsor Health Reform Panel

Filed under: General, Health Reform — admin

Curious About Health Reform?

There are many ways that health reform will benefit you. Come learn more from an informative panel on Friday, August 27, 2010. KHCC is proud to co-sponsor this event with the Mother & Child Health Coalition. View the flyer.

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