The Kaiser Family Foundation recently discovered that Texas has the most uninsured women in America, according to Mann (2009) with The Texas Observer. This information may not be that surprising, since Texas is known for the highest uninsured population in the country. 28% of Texas women are uninsured due to the rising costs of health care and the indisputable fact that women still get paid less than men. What is even more alarming is that over half (52%) of all low income women in the state of Texas are not insured (Mann, 2009)! With no other state even reaching 45th percentile, this statistic is alarming!
Mann (2009) goes on to explain that this lack of health insurance coverage is correlated to increased health issues in the lives of uninsured women. Due to the lack of preventative care and expensive medical treatments only females require (primarily concerning pregnancy and childbirth), women seem to be discriminated against when comes to establishing health insurance benefits. When did being a female become a pre-existing condition that ultimately increases premiums and health care costs?
What about the children of these women who are mothers? Are uninsured mother’s establishing health insurance for their children? I would assume that they are not; therefore, there is an entire population of women and children in Texas (especially those with low incomes) who are uninsured.
Texas is known for the pride of its citizens. Yet, with evidence stating that Texas is the home of the most uninsured women in America, I question where are we are placing our Texan pride? If the health of these women (and most likely their children) is significantly correlated to whether or not they are insured, then I believe it is of primary importance that these women find an affordable Texas health care plan to enrich their quality of life.
So, what can you do to help?
You can direct those you know who are in need of expert health insurance advice to Custom Health Plans, Inc. A personal health care representative will find a plan that will work within their budget with no cost to them. Even if a health care plan is already in place, a Custom Health Plans representative can discuss ways to shop health care costs, to negotiate health care spending, and to navigate the health care system.
Who knew that directing someone to a health insurance expert could be considered as conducting a community service?
Contact a licensed Dallas health insurance expert at Custom Health Plans at 877-749-2241 or locally for those in the Dallas/Ft Worth area at 469-361-4032, or go to the website at www.customhealthplans.com
Mann, D. (2009, November 13). The Texas Observer. The unhealthiest among us. Found November 17, 2009, at http://www.texasobserver.org/pi/the-unhealthiest-among-us
