Leaders in the community recognized the rising number of uninsured residents that cannot avail of traditional health insurance. In an effort to arrive at a solution, health care providers, business leaders and community groups were involved in the process. Together they came up with a health care plan that would benefit the working people and the indigent. Residents can avail of this until such time that their economic condition improves and can move to private health insurance.
This innovative step helped provide effective health insurance coverage to those who were previously uninsured. This program also included coverage for families with children.
Source: aspe.hhs.gov