Thursday, January 10, 2008

Iowa Panel Pushing Universal Coverage 

Kids' care first step

By Marc Kilmer

Categories:  Iowa, Medicaid, SCHIP

In Iowa, the Legislative Commission on Affordable Health Care has recommended expanding the state program for children's health care by $20 million annually in the first step towards universal coverage. As the Chicago-Tribune story notes, "The panel encouraged lawmakers in the upcoming session to determine the cost of universal health care and identify potential funding sources."

Is Iowa next for Massachusetts-style mandates?



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