Salud! Addressing Latino Health Challenges
July 29-31, 2002

The University of Georgia
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Department of Foods and Nutrition
In partnership with
DrTango, Inc. and the Latin American Association

Tuesday, July 30th, 2002
11:15-12:45 p.m.

Session: Latino Workforce Issues and Injury Prevention: The Role of Insurance in Reducing Access and Barriers and Quality of Care Disparities Among Hispanic Population

Speaker: Jennifer Edwards: The Commonwealth Fund

o Based on New York Funds research
o Growing number of uninsured has increased from 7 to 11 million
o 1/3 or more uninsured. Twice the rate of the U.S. population. Children are doing better because they are eligible for Medicaid. This is attributed nationwide not just to individual states.

o Why so many uninsured?
o Low income and not eligible for publicly extended insurance programs
o Employers do not offer coverage; particularly small companies where Hispanics tend to work.
o www.CMWF.org - additional information