MomsRising is a non-profit that’s been advocating for motherhood and family issues since 2006. This month, they are asking concerned American parents to send a letter to Congress demanding healthcare reform that not only ensures a healthy future for families (especially our previous little ones).
Congress is deciding at this moment whether or not to include a “public health” insurance option as part of healthcare reform. This option would give families the opportunity to choose to remain covered by private insurance or to be covered by a public plan – an especially enticing option for families who do not have access to any other insurance plans.
According to MomsRising, “women, in particular, need a public insurance option because they are less likely to get health insurance through their jobs and more than twice as likely as men to get employer-sponsored coverage through their spouses. And as the economy worsens, many employers are reducing healthcare coverage for dependents, leaving millions of women and children at risk.1″
If you want to get involved, be sure to check out the MomsRising campaign and send Congress your personal letter!
[1] 24% of women get their insurance through their spouse’s job, compared to only 11% of men. Dependent coverage is not a stable source of insurance; in fact, between 2001 and 2005, employers dropping such coverage accounted for 11% of the decline in employer-sponsored insurance overall. Women and Health Coverage: The Affordability Gap, (Elizabeth M. Patchias and Judy Waxman, April 2007- Issue Brief) - http://www.nwlc.org/pdf/NWLCCommonwealthHealthInsuranceIssueBrief2007.pdf
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