Approximately ten million children under age 19 lack health insurance coverage in the United States. Children without health insurance tend to suffer more from asthma, ear infections and vision problems - all treatable conditions that can interfere with classroom participation. Access to health care can contribute to a child’s academic achievement and success by reducing the number and length of school absences. Many uninsured children live in families with incomes that would qualify them for free health care coverage through the Maryland Children's Health Program and Medicaid.

Among the most promising strategies for reducing the numbers of uninsured children are those that involve our schools in child health insurance outreach and enrollment activities. In collaboration with Baltimore City Public Schools and the Baltimore City Health Department’s School Health Program, Baltimore HealthCare Access attempts to ensure that every eligible student in Baltimore City has access to comprehensive health care services through the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) or MCHP Premium.

Please call Traci Kodeck at Baltimore HealthCare Access 

for more information regarding School Health Outreach.

Call 410-649-0521 ext. 3057

or send an e-mail

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