The Colorado Children’s Campaign releases the 2015 Kids Count in Colorado! report at a news conference at the Colorado State Capitol with the Lt. Governor Joe Garcia and a group of children. The report provides state and county level data on child well-being factors including child health, education, and economic status. (Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post)
Re: Getting all Colorado kids insured — and healthy, March 13 guest commentary.
I commend Denver pediatrician Steve Federico for highlighting the continuing challenge of keeping our children healthy. In my long career as a public health nurse in rural Colorado, I have witnessed many sad instances of children suffering from a lack of adequate health resources.
It is true that Colorado has made tremendous strides in reducing the number of uninsured kids since 2005. However, approximately 113,000 remain uninsured. As many as 89,000 of these uninsured children are likely eligible for public health coverage plans but are not enrolled, according to the Colorado Children s Campaign Kids Count 2015 report.
To truly have all of our children (and their parents) covered by comprehensive and consistent health insurance, we need to vote for Colorado Care, Amendment 69, in November. This Medicare For All-like plan will not only save 80 percent of residents money but will allow a choice of providers with no deductibles.
Colorado Care will enable us all to access quality health care in a simple and timely manner, and will ultimately provide our children with the best possible chance of thriving in their futures.
Marilyn Bouldin, Salida
This letter was published in the March 20 edition.