Maintenance/Treatment

• Children who have health insurance can get the shots they need that prevent disease. Unexpected as well as recurring illnesses like ear infections and asthma can be treated on an ongoing basis.
  
  

Prevention

• Access to preventative care helps keep children and teens from getting sick in the first place.
  
  

Learning

• Health equals happy learners.painting kid image by Roman Barelko from Fotolia.com
  
  Insurekidsnow.gov emphasizes children who have access to proper medical and dental care are better learners. Because they generally feel better, they can focus on their work instead of their ailments.
  
  

Access

• Insurance helps pay for expected and unexpected medical expenses.Paramedics image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.com
  
  In most instances, health insurance allows parents a stress-free way to access care. Paying monthly upfront premiums and/or deductibles can aid in crisis care or wellness checkups.
  
  

Government Help

• Government agencies provide free or low cost health insurance for qualifying families. Check into your state's local Childrens' Health Insurance Program for more information.