Maryland county idea offers access for uninsured | Health & Medical News

Maryland county idea offers access for uninsured

November 25th, 2007    Posted by: Dr. Dobson

Washington — A wealthy Maryland county is working on a plan to provide at least basic health care to most of its 15,000 uninsured adults — a concept that could be reproduced in many counties around the United States, its proponents say.

The proposal, announced by Howard County leaders in October, would provide free primary, specialty and hospital care; personal care plans; and prescription drugs to enrollees. Individuals would pay monthly premiums ranging from $50 to $85, depending on income. These premiums would cover the bulk of the program’s $2.8 billion cost.

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