Denali KidCare is how Alaska ensures that the health needs of kids and teens under age 18 are met, and those of pregnant mothers who meet income guidelines. Is the softening economy sending more and more families to Denali KidCare? Is it the fastest growing government health care program in Alaska? If not, what is? In its 10-year history, how has Denali KidCare changed?
Hometown, Alaska guest Terry Hamm has worked with the state of Alaska in all its safety net programs for more than 20 years. Terry knows what pieces of this program trip families up and how to overcome those obstacles. And she can put the program in context with the state’s other health care needs. Bring your questions about this 10-year-old health insurance program to Hometown, Alaska, when Terry joins host Kathleen McCoy to discuss the depth and breadth of Denali KidCare, Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KSKA.
- State of Alaska, Health Care Services: Denali KidCare
- Rasmuson Foundation blog: “Convening Health Providers, Charting a Course” (2 Sept 2010)
- Twitter: Rasmuson Health Summit live
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- APRN: Vetoing of Denali KidCare Draws Prayer Vigil (4 June 2010)
- APRN: U.S. Senate passes S-CHIP bill doubling money to Denali KidCare (30 Jan 2009)
- APRN: Proposed healthcare coverage expansion for children up for debate (1 Aug 2007)
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HOST: Kathleen McCoy, independent journalist
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- Terry Hamm, Statewide Long Term Care Coordinator, Department of Public Assistance
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LIVE: Wed, September 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
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