Kids’ Share 2008: How Children Fare in the Federal Budget. Adam Carasso, Eugene Steuerle, Gillian Reynolds, Tracy Vericker, and Jennifer Macomber. Urban Institute. June 2008.
According to the report, Children are a diminishing priority in the federal budget. The report classifies more than 100 federal programs that spend money on children in eight categories: income security, nutrition, housing, tax credits and exemptions, health, social services, education, and training. The report defines children as those under age 19 who are not in postsecondary education.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
How Many Are Uninsured? Trends Among U.S. Adults,
How Many Are Uninsured? Trends Among U.S. Adults,
2003 and 2007. The Commonwealth Fund. June 10, 2008.
The report found that the number of uninsured adults increased from 16 million in 2003 to 25 million in 2007.
Middle and higher-income families were hit hardest by the increase; underinsured rates nearly tripled for those with incomes above 200 percent of the federal poverty line (i.e., annual family income of $40,000 or higher). Underinsured rates are now at double-digit levels for families with household income in the 200-400 percent of poverty range, which is considered to be solidly middle class.
2003 and 2007. The Commonwealth Fund. June 10, 2008.
The report found that the number of uninsured adults increased from 16 million in 2003 to 25 million in 2007.
Middle and higher-income families were hit hardest by the increase; underinsured rates nearly tripled for those with incomes above 200 percent of the federal poverty line (i.e., annual family income of $40,000 or higher). Underinsured rates are now at double-digit levels for families with household income in the 200-400 percent of poverty range, which is considered to be solidly middle class.
KIDS COUNT Data Book 2008
KIDS COUNT Data Book 2008. Annie E Casey Foundation. 2008.
According to the nineteenth annual report, five areas -- the child death rate, the teen death rate, the teen birth rate, the high school dropout rate, and teens not in school and not working -- showed improvement, while there was no change in the infant mortality rate.
According to the nineteenth annual report, five areas -- the child death rate, the teen death rate, the teen birth rate, the high school dropout rate, and teens not in school and not working -- showed improvement, while there was no change in the infant mortality rate.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
How Many Are Underinsured? Trends Among U.S. Adults, 2003 and 2007
How Many Are Underinsured? Trends Among U.S. Adults, 2003 and 2007. Cathy Schoen, et al. Health Affairs Web Exclusive. June 10, 2008. P.w298-w309.
A new Commonwealth Fund study published today as a Health Affairs Web Exclusive finds that as of 2007, there were an estimated 25 million underinsured adults in the U.S., 60 percent more than the 16 million underinsured in 2003.
A new Commonwealth Fund study published today as a Health Affairs Web Exclusive finds that as of 2007, there were an estimated 25 million underinsured adults in the U.S., 60 percent more than the 16 million underinsured in 2003.
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