Health Coverage? Take This Five-Question Quiz (NAPSA)—Of the 47 million uninsured in the U.S., it’s esti- mated that nearly 30 percent are eligible for free government programs but are not aware of them or signed up. If you or someone you know needs coverage, review this fivequestion quiz provided by the Foundation for Health Coverage Education as part of its “Coverage For All” campaign. You can get answersby calling the U.S. Uninsured Help Line at 1-800-2341317. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with live counselors to help you. These are the questions: Five-Question Eligibility Quiz 1. Do anyof these apply to you? You had company-sponsored insurance within last 63 days You could be turned down for health insurance because of health condition You lost your insurance due to fraud or failure to pay your monthly premium You work at least 20 hours per week as employee or business owner e You are uninsured You receive SSI or TAA 2. Which of these describe you? American Indian Child Parent of dependent child living in household (or full-time studentin college) Senior Undocumented immigrant e Veteran Woman 3. How many people are in your household, and what is your household income? Family Size: el e 2 3 e 4 Annual Income: $0-$25,525 $25,526-$34,225 $34,226-$42,925 $42,926 and above 4. How old is the applicant? 0 to 18 years 19 to 39 years 40 to 64 years 65 and over 5. Do you have any special health conditions? Pregnant Serious medical conditions or disabilities (physical or mental) Chronic illness or genetic disorder Cancer, hyperalimentation, kidney dialysis AIDS/HIV “A family of four can make up to $60,000 a year in many states and still have their children be eligible for health insurance coverage through federally funded programs,” said Phil Lebherz of the nonprofit organization. There are programs for women who are pregnant, peo- ple who’ve had their COBRA run out and state insurance pools for those with preexisting medical conditions. Call or visit www.coverage forall.org. The help line is par- tially funded by the Blue Cross of California Foundation.
