Most uninsured children are eligible for low-cost or free health care coverage through the State Children’s Health Insurance Program or Medicaid, but their parents are unaware of their eligibility. The Covering Kids national communications campaign lets families know about coverage programs for children. Ana Maria Alvarado and Pedro Royo both work, but their employers do not offer health insurance. In the past, when one of their four children got sick, the financial and emotional strain was terrible. Through a school outreach worker, Ana Maria learned about California’s Healthy Families program. Now, Ana Maria's children are enrolled and getting good, affordable care.

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