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IN THE MATTER OF... RESOLUTION NO. 2001/380
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
INSURANCE ENROLLMENT MONTH
WHEREAS, Over 2,000,000 of California's children and 15,000 of Contra Costa's children do not have
health insurance; and
WHEREAS, The State of California ranks only 45th in the nation in the percentage of children with
health insurance; and
WHEREAS, Uninsured children tend to be in poorer health since they are less likely to have a usual
source of medical care, and are more likely to delay, or go without needed health care services; and
WHEREAS, Simple measures taken during.childhood, such as regular check-ups and vaccinations, will
lower health care costs by preventing more serious illnesses, diseases; and ailments later in life; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa county recognizes the importance of keeping our children.well, which
promotes healthy development and learning;.and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is striving to address the needs of the uninsured by providing no cost
and low cost health insurance through the Healthy Families Program and Medi-Cal program-,.and
WHEREAS, Over'30 percent uninsured California children are eligible for benefits under the Healthy
Families Program and over 40 percent of uninsured California children are eligible for benefits under
the Medi-Cal program; and
WHEREAS,.Contra Costa County recognizes the need to bring all resources to bear in.enrolling our
uninsured children eligible for health insurance programs;
NOW,.THEREFORE,.BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County hereby
proclaims the month of September 2001 as Children's Health Insurance Month, and encourages
outreach to increase enrollment of children in the Healthy Families Program and the Medi-Cal program.
in order to help.California attain the goal of providing health care to every eligible child.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERV RS THIS 14T DAY OF AUGUST, 2001.
JOHN GIOIA . DO A GERBER
District I Supervisor Distric I.Supervisor
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MARK DESAULNIER FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
AYLE B. UIEKEMA, Chair
District II Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order
entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
John�Countyistratod Cle k of the Board of Supervisors.
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