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by MonicaColeman
Houston-area state legislators say 114,000 Harris County children are eligible for government-sponsored health insurance, but are currently not enrolled. “This is something that should not be a privilege, but it ought to be a God-given right, that every child is covered with health insurance,” said State Representative Carol Alvarado. The lawmakers launched an initiative to help families apply for the Children Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP. The lawmakers say studies show medical insurance does lead to healthier children....
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