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The Uninsured in America
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  State and Local Efforts
Prompted by the growing number of uninsured Americans and little action at the federal level, individual states and cities have begun to propose their own health care plans. In July 2007, Massachusetts is set to become the first state to require all residents to purchase health insurance. Meanwhile, other states and cities are pursuing more limited efforts to cover the uninsured. The following reports explore some state and local efforts to tackle the health insurance question.
   California
California
California Health Care Plan Culmination of Statewide Debate
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a $12 billion overhaul of the state's health care system, designed to provide near-universal coverage.
   Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Health Insurance Mandate Tested in Massachusetts
Massachusetts recently became the first state to require all its residents to purchase health insurance, but questions remain about the costs and feasibility of the plan.
   Maine
Maine
Maine Looks to Expand Reach of Dirigo Health Program
More than three years after launching an effort to provide health insurance to all state residents, Maine lawmakers are debating significant revisions to the program.
   San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco Prepares All-access Health Plan
San Francisco is set to begin implementing a plan to provide comprehensive health care for all San Francisco residents beginning in July 2007.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
  Main: The Uninsured in America
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  State and Local Efforts
  Challenge to Businesses
  The Underinsured
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  Map: How Many Uninsured?
  Timeline: Insurance in the U.S.
  How We Are Insured
  Who Are the Uninsured?
  U.S. vs. Other Nations
  Glossary
  Insuring our Children: A State-by-
  State Guide
  Archive
FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
  Lesson Plan
  Uninsured in America
  National Discussion and Debate
  Series: Health Care
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