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US grants $49 million to states for expanded health care coverage
WASHINGTON, DC—The US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has awarded $49 million in grants to 30 states that provide health insurance to residents who cannot get conventional health coverage because of their health status.
The grants were anounced by HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt.
The grants will be used by the states to offset losses that they incurred in the operation of high-risk pools, which are typically state-created non-profit associations that offer health coverage to individuals with serious medical conditions.
Grant funds also provide support for disease management for chronic conditions and premium subsidies for individuals with lower incomes. Enrollment in these pools is growing, with more than 200,000 individuals enrolled in state pools.
