The number of uninsured children in 2003 was 8.4 million - or 11.4 percent of all children.
Univera
Univera Health Care
205 Park Club Lane
Buffalo, NY 14221
Univera Health Care is a not-for-profit health care provider serving Western New York. Started in the 1970's, today they serve over 200,000 members across 8 counties. Their provider network includes over 98% of the physicians who practice in their coverage area, making them a convenient choice for Western New York.
Univera administers fee-for-service health plans to qualified individuals and families in Western New York. The plans are free and offer full coverage if you meet certain residency and income requirements. Univera facilitates the application process and then administers your benefits. These plans are on an HMO model, which means that you will be paired with a primary care physician who will coordinate your care and refer you to specialists if needed. Here are some details of some of their family plans:
* Family Health Plus - This plan is for individuals and families who are not covered by group insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid. Benefits include regular doctor visits, specialist visits, inpatient and outpatient services and emergency care. In addition to this, you get prescription drug coverage, acceptable at all major pharmacies.
* PlusMed - This plan is meant to work in conjunction with Medicaid and delivers full benefits to families who qualify for Medicaid and are not covered by an employer plan. The plan offers comparable benefits to Family Health Plus, though some of these benefits are administered by Medicaid directly.
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