Health reform to have significant benefits for rural Americans

Rural communities have a greater dependence on public insurance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. More than half of rural adults have incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, making it clear that strict regulation of insurance...

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Published in:The Nation's Health 2011-05, Vol.41 (4), p.3
Main Author: Murray, Linda Rae
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Americans
Health care policy
Health care reform
Health insurance
Hospitals
Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act 2010-US
Political activity
Political aspects
Rural areas
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Summary:Rural communities have a greater dependence on public insurance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. More than half of rural adults have incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, making it clear that strict regulation of insurance companies is necessary to provide adequate coverage for adults.
ISSN:0028-0496
2151-7584