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By: Veronica Carter

The new research by Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families discusses  the historical high 95% children insurance rate. According to it, Missouri is one of those states that is a bit behind from the nation’s insurance rate, but just by 1%. Joan Alker, the executive director and author of the report, mentions that this large decline of uninsurance rate is due mostly to the health care reform. Judy Dungan, the director of policy and advocacy for the Missouri Children’s Leadership Council, seems happy with the results of policy changes in her state.

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The United States has reached a milestone when it comes to making sure that all children have health insurance, according to a new report by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.

Joan Alker, executive director of the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, says the sharp decline in the uninsured rate can be attributed to health care reform.

“There’s just been so much activity in this area with new coverage options thanks to the Affordable Care Act that for kids, it’s really allowed them to build on the success we already had from Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program),” she states.

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