Tuesday, February 15, 2011

New Report Reviews Key Provisions in the Affordable Care Act for Children with Special Healthcare Needss

AAIDD (Feb. 2, 2011)- A new report by the National Academy for State Health Policy for The Catalyst Center at Boston University provides an in-depth analysis of the Affordable Care Act and specific steps policymakers can take to better achieve three major coverage goals for children with special health care needs: universal, continuous coverage; adequate coverage; and affordable coverage. Approximately one of every seven children under 18 years of age, or 14 percent of children in the United States, has a special health care need.

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