Like many parents, Tatiana Lafortune wants her children to get a good education, eat nutritious food and see a doctor when ...

Dr. Ashish K. Jha is dean of Brown University School of Public Health and a contributing Globe Opinion writer. In most instances this won’t be because people aren’t eligible. It will be because of ...

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Insurance options for children include Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private health insurance programs. Income levels can affect which insurance options a person’s ...

3. Children’s Health Insurance Program As of December 2024, more than 7 million people were enrolled in CHIP. This program covers children whose families earn too much to qualify for traditional ...

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, ...

Health insurance can be costly. First, you pay premiums for coverage for medical care and prescription medication. Then you often face out-of-pocket costs when you access care. These expenses may ...