Adequate health insurance is defined as having insurance with reasonable out-of-pocket costs, benefits that meet a child’s needs, and the ability to seek medical care when necessary.
The chart below shows the percentage of Vermont children under 12 with current adequate health insurance during the past 12 months.
Data Source
Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. National Survey of Children’s Health. Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). www.childhealthdata.org
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Children with a Well Care Visit – The indicator chart shows the percent of children ages 3 to 11 with a well care visit in the past 12 months over time.
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Children with a Preventive Dental Visit in the Past Year – The indicator chart shows the percentage of children who had one or more preventive dental care visits during the past 12 months by age over time.