Health & Safety
Medicaid
Kentucky Youth Advocates recently concluded a “Medicaid Hotline.” The results of which are included in the report that outlines Medicaid options for families. This report was in collaboration with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
Kentucky Health Choices and Children
Dental Health
Parents cite multiple barriers in accessing dental care for their children, especially among low-income families. Parents cited too few dentists, high costs, and poor treatment as reasons for not being able to access dental care throughout Kentucky. The report documents little or no improvement in the utiliziation of dental care by low-income children between 2002 and 2004.
Kentucky’s Cavity: Parents Voice Concerns about Children’s Dental Care in their Communities
Farm Bill Reauthorization
The farm bill is renewed every five years, and this year's revision is pending before the House Agricultural Committee. The bill covers crop subsidies, conservation efforts, loan programs and food stamps.
SCHIP Reauthorization
State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) is up for reauthorization. The decade-old program provides health insurance to over six million children. The program covers kids in working families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but often can’t afford health coverage. Reauthorization must occur by September or the program will cease to exist. Current versions of the bill would allow an additional 3.3 million children from low-income families access to health insurance.