Lack of Insurance a Problem for Kids

November 9, 2005 | General Health

Over 100,000 children in Washington state are uninsured. This often causes a delay in a child’s health care, which could result in disabling or life-threatening illnesses. Dr. Richard Molteni talks about the importance of making health care accessible to all children in our state.

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Seattle Children's provides health care for the special needs of children regardless of race, sex, creed, ethnicity or disability. Financial assistance for medically necessary services is based on family income and hospital resources and is provided to children under age 21 whose primary residence is Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.