Monday, December 28, 2009

Can an adopted child get their birth parents' health history

Can an adopted child get their birth parents' health history?
I was adopted at birth, I'm now 21 and have a lot of health issues. I don't have any health history at all from my birth parents and am wondering if I even have a legal chance of getting it. Knowing my birth families health history could really help me. Does anyone know how to obtain records? I understand that probably the best way is to go straight to the source; my birth parents. But I do not want to contact them at all let alone speak to them. I'm asking if there is anyway without just tracking my mother down and talking to her.
Adoption - 8 Answers
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That depends on the state you live in. many states have closed adoption records. I would contact the county clerk in the county you were born in and ask them what paperwork you can legally get. It varies greatly.
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You can always contact the adoption agency and see if they can give you your real parents names. The best way to find out would be to find them and ask them yourself
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It all depends on your state. A word about health history- when you contact the agency, they WILL give you your medical history. BUT- it's as old as you are, and it's pretty much useless. Medical histories change frequently. Let me know which state you were born and adopted in, and maybe I can help you. The only way is to get their names and contact them. I had cancer when I was 34, so my history was extremely important, as EVERYONE'S is. Unfortunately, the government discriminates against adoptees with closed records.
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You can get it, but it may not be very helpful. Remember than any medical information taken from your biological parents is now 21 years out of date. Multiple conditions could have developed in them since then. The best way to learn your medical history is to conduct a search and contact them directly. When I found my birthmom, I learned that her dad did not die of a heart attack as was listed in my "non-identifying information", but of a blood clot that went to his heart - big difference, medically speaking. I also learned that her sister had breast cancer - something that couldn't have been in my medical information when I was born as it hadn't yet happened. Wishing you well.
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Contacting the agency could help, but getting your natural parents' names and contacting them is the best way to get medical history. Families share medical history directly....person to person. Some relatives talk to each other, and other relatives never talk to each other at all. It has only been within the past 20 or so years that genetic information has become available for people to understand. Most families didn't know the role of heredity in medical conditions until very recently. There is little to no medical information in the typical adoptive file, from 20 or more years ago. But, some natural parents will sometimes volunteer an updated history, so it is worth it to ask the agency first. There may be some information there.
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Some States have a medical information registry where a mother can submit updated medical information for the adopted person. One example is: http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/adoption.htm
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It's not your *birth* family, it's just your family. It obviously didn't end at birth--you have health problems. The only way you'll ever know is to find them and ask them yourself.
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I can tell you that if it was a closed adoption, you will have a hard time getting it. Some birthmothers give information and others do not. To be honest, you cannot really go by the non-identifying information. Not all birthmothers gave accurate information especially during the year you were born. Social workers ask, but the info is only as good as what the mothers give them. They have to take their word for it. The only way to get accurate info is to talk to the biological families yourself. I know what you're going through. I hope one day they will stop all of this secrecy. Don't give up. Good luck!

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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Where can i find a pediatrician for my child without having health insurance

Where can i find a pediatrician for my child without having health insurance?

Other - General Health Care - 1 Answers
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Look in the phone book for some local clinics. They have reduced rates and some of them are based on your income. Good Luck, our healthcare sucks here.

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Why should a child care provider be in good health

Why should a child care provider be in good health?
what are ways to improveone's personal health, and what would impact be on the public and the role of an early childhood educator?
Other - Health - 2 Answers
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First off the health of a provider who has the flu, chicken pox, strep throat, etc. is contagious to the children and if it's poor health such as arthritis, obesity, back problems, etc. the provider is providing lower quality care to the children as they can't play alot, run, bend, squat, etc. leaving little choices for entertainment.
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The 1st part of your question is a "no brainer". Naturally, if you're caring for children you should not only be in good (if not great) health but you should be able to set a good example for the children in your care. I would definitely consider the health (both mental/emotional and physical) of the person that I was considering leaving my children with.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Why should a child care provider be in good health

Saturday, December 12, 2009

How does it make a difference to the child's health how old his/her fathers was when he/she was born

How does it make a difference to the child's health how old his/her fathers was when he/she was born?

Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - 3 Answers
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Older fathers are more likely to produce fetuses with chromosomal anomalies that lead to miscarriage or birth defects, shows new research. It was known that older women had a higher risk of such problems, but this is the first research to demonstrate a linear link between age and chromosome anomalies for men. Scientists at the University AutÃ²noma de Barcelona in Spain studied 200,000 sperm from 18 healthy donors aged 24 to 74 years. The percentage of sperm with double copies of all the chromosomes (diploidy) increases by 17 per cent for every 10 year increase in age, they found. "Over the age group we found an increase from 0.2 to 0.4 percent in the frequencies of diploidy," says Josep Egozcue, who led the research. Though this appears small, he told New Scientist, when the researchers checked back with the donors they found that those with the higher frequencies had children with chromosomal anomalies. Egozcue suggests that men over the age of 55 years should have their sperm checked for chromosomal anomalies before conceiving and should consider freezing their sperm when young. Richard Kennedy from the British Fertility Society says that men over 55 are not used as sperm donors anyway due to the quality of their semen. "The incidence of diploidy in older men is probably related to the fact that the pituitary is producing too much follicle stimulating hormone, which affects sperm," he said.
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'spontaneous mutations in sperm-producing cells or alterations in genetic "imprinting," which affects gene expression.' Hope this helps
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Because the older the father is at the time of conception, the greater chances of his child suffering any number of genetic defects-that seems to be the norm in the most recent studies I've read of as well as having seen some brief news bits on CNN and such....some of these problems a man who is older, even at the age of 40 and up, can cause in his children are the greater chances of having a child with Autism, but a couple of the other defects that I recall having read as I only quickly perused the article in, where else of course, but my doctor's office, are increased chances of dwarfism, I'm sure you're aware of what that is. But also what seems to be somewhat the opposite end of that spectrum and that is Marfan Syndrome. And one of the main characteristics of Marfan Syndrome (this is a disease of the connective tissue in the body. I actually have something called "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome" which is also a defect in the soft connective tissue of the body, but I lack some of the obvious characteristics that are usually very obvious with someone with Marfan Syndrome.) Someone with Marfan is typically very tall, and the fact that this is a condition of the soft connective tissue in the body, a fact I'm far too familiar with unfortunately, means anyone can have any particular type, affecting different connective tissues, and it's more severe and obvious in some than in others. I know that with the condition I have that anyone with the defect of the tissues which connect the heart...or more specifically, hold it in place along with supporting organs, well, if I had that specific type of Ehlers-Danlos I wouldn't be here typing this as apparently no one has lived beyond the age of 30. Vascular is what I think that specific type is called, and it's likely called the same with Marfan Syndrome although I don't know the typical age where one could live if they did have that particular connective tissue problem. If I remember correctly, Abe Lincoln actually had Marfan Syndrome. Typically very tall, and for whatever reason it affects the longer bones in their bodies, such as fingers, toes, arms & such because they are disproportionately longer than the rest of their body. Oddly I knew about the Marfan Syndrome because of Abe Lincoln prior to learning that the problem I've always had with dislocating joints and more actually was a rare condition and it has a name as well as being hereditary. I read a lot. Sometimes maybe a bit much....NAH!!! I know a whole lot of information about a whole lot of nothing generally it seems! Can't believe I actually know a tiny bit about this condition then recently with the news reports as well as the article I read in the doctor's office about increased age in men at the time of conception actually DOES make a difference, causes more problems in children than was previously realized....because of course the woman has always been blamed for everything!! Even if the baby is a boy or a girl....and IF you don't know this....the MAN is the ONLY responsible party deciding the sex of a child!! Why? Hey, sorry, not a doctor, and I've also never even played one on TV, but I do know as I said, lots about nothing mostly, but I know this for a fact...a woman-FEMALE carries only ONE chromosone, and that is the X one. But the MAN is the one who carries BOTH the X and the Y Chromosone's so whatever he passes along in his sperm are what determines the sex of the child! Sure, there might be a tiny thing a woman might do to help....maybe have sex with that MALE more or less often to help (or most likely just HOPE along whatever sex it is that you might prefer, but not much else!) So if the MALE passes down (2) two of those XX's, it's a girl, if he passes along an X & Y chromosone, BOUNCING BABY BOY!! Sorry I'm not much help, but since you obviously have online access, (maybe not all the time though??) if you do have the time I strongly suggest researching further the information you're looking for. I actually don't know if the father you're asking or wondering about is older or younger!!! Hey, I'll bet Yahoo! Search might eventually come up with some information for you! But from my memory that's what I do know and I am NOT making any of this up off the top of my head, either! I did recently read about this as well as hear a brief news report. Good Luck to you and I hope I maybe helped? If not, I certainly did try!!!

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

I need 60 days of health insurance for my child. Where is the best place to get such short term insurance

I need 60 days of health insurance for my child. Where is the best place to get such short term insurance?
He is being dropped from a private plan and my employer won't let me add him until open enrollment.
Insurance - 6 Answers
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Check with Cobra for a short term plan like that. Unfortunately it is going to be very expensive with any company you decide to go with.
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Medicad or Medical (state insurance)
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go to the social security office and apply for emergency medical.. or regular medical..
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Wrap him in bubble-wrap......j/k :-)
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There are health insurance policies for exactly this purpose. They are called Short Term Medical, are typically for up to six months but can be renewed once if no claims are filed during the initial period, and are very easy to qualify for. Try www.assuranthealth.com for a quote.
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I thought that as long as some is being droped or the insurance is terminating that the new insurance would automatically pick them up at least that is what my old insurance did. Try www.eHealthInsurance.com they have short term insurance coverage but I think it's 6 months I want to say I saw as low as 3 months last time I was in there check it out.

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Friday, December 4, 2009

How does a women planning to be pregnant (first child) at 40yrs prepare? Any health dangers

How does a women planning to be pregnant (first child) at 40yrs prepare? Any health dangers?
Any vitamins to take or foods to avoid?
Trying to Conceive - 4 Answers
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Go and have a pre-conception check up with your doctor. Your doctor will address any health issues with you. Make sure you are taking a folic acid supplement. Helps avoid birth defects such as spina bifida. Avoid alcohol while trying to conceive There is some increased risk for birth defects such as down's syndrome. You can have prenatal testing if you wish.
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The health concerns are many for the child, at 40+ there is a high risk of the child having developmental problems, or downs syndrome
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First you need to go and speak to your gyno. They can then fill you in on everything you could possible need to know or prepare yourself for. they will more than likely suggest you to start taking folic acid pills and go ahead and start on prenatal vitamins. best of luck to you baby dust headed your way.
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Firstly good luck! Some doctors might suggest trying IVF straight away because of your age factor. However, as mentioned by all the others, you need to start taking Folic Acid (at least 5mg) per day immediately. Some other very good vitamins are Vit E (1000mg) (excellent for fertility), your fish oils (omega 3, 6 and 9) - flaxseed oil works best for me, and a general multi-vit. If you have regular periods, and have no other health issues - after a ultrasound a gynae will assess you and discuss treatment (hence trying naturally or with assistance). You will need to be aggressive in trying, as you cannot afford to try naturally for 6 months without progress. Should you have no progress naturally, push your doctor for more options. Good luck and plenty baby dust to you *******

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

What health insurance company is best for a child

What health insurance company is best for a child?
I am looking for a good and reasonably priced health insurance provider for my 9 year old son. Insurance through my work is outrageous so I'm looking for an outside provider. His mother is suppose to have already put him on CHIP with the state of TX (by court order) but she refuses to do so for some reason. I hate the idea of him being without health insurance. Anyone had any good experiences with certain companies? Any suggestions or feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Other - General Health Care - 4 Answers
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you can go thru the human services people and they can help you get set up on insurance and if not they can help you as to where to go
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In terms of good, reasonably priced health insurance for lower income families, SCHIPS is hard to beat. Your wife (ex-wife?) may be resistant because SCHIPS is cheap, but not free. If she is aware of your ability to provide health insurance through your employer, this may be a cause of resistance (especially if, at the end of the day, you have the means to pay for your son's policy). Unfortunately, you will find that in order to purchase personal insurance for your son, you will need to be covered under the policy as well. So as "outrageous" as you think the policy is from your employer, it will likely be cheaper (and will DEFINITELY be better coverage) than dropping your employer's plan for yourself in order to cover both you and your son. So, you may have two options on the table if you want your son covered. Go to bat and attempt to enforce the court order on your wife, which will not endear you to her one bit...or man up and pay for coverage for your son through your employer. Not the answer you may wish to hear, but there you are. Best wishes.
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This website has medical care for as low as $29.95 a month per household take a look www.mybenefitsplus.com/40677492
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State health plans are often among the best coverage, least expensive plans around for kids. However, if that's not an option (as you've indicated), then check into an individual plan for your son. As you found out, putting him on your plan at work will probably give him pretty good benefits, but group plans usually assume that, on average, there will be 2.2 kids/employee; therefore, someone with 1 or 2 pays more while someone with 3 or more pays less (hey, that's how insurance works: it "averages" things out across a lot of people). However, by buying an individual plan for him you'll only pay for "his" coverage. Further, you'll be better able to get a less expensive plan that might be better suited to his actual needs. Here's a few tips: 1. Try to figure out "how much" health care he generally uses. Don't buy a really dynamite plan with a lot of bells & whistles if he's unlikely to use most of them. Remember, the point of "insurance" is to handle expensive items; coverage for the more "routine" stuff is really just "health care financing." 2. Even if you buy a plan with a higher deductible (like $2,500 - 5,000), you'll still probably get those things people use mainly, like doctor and generic drug copays, etc. 3. Find a broker near you who specializes in health insurance specifically. Visit NAHU.org (see below), which is the professional association of brokers (like me) who specialize in individual & employer health insurance. 4. Alternatively (and if you're fairly confident of your expertise in this area) you can run your own quotes for him by visiting my site (below) or Norvax.com, an online quoting site. Hope this helps a bit!

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

What health insurance company is best for a child

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

What age is best to complete fathering babies from a health of the child point of view

What age is best to complete fathering babies from a health of the child point of view?
Because of the male biological clock. Have you heard about it? http://ageofthefatherandhealthoffuture.blogspot.com/ That is not what the science says even Down syndrome is not all due to the mothers age.
Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - 2 Answers
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Huh?
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Wow! just found this. Guess I was wrong.

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Friday, November 20, 2009

When talking to a child in a health care setting which of the following is most important

When talking to a child in a health care setting which of the following is most important?
a) Stand very close to the child so they must respond to you b) Stand higher than the child so he/she understands the difference in your roles c) Sit at the childâ€™s level d) Take the child away from their toys
Toddler & Preschooler - 6 Answers
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Sit at the child level
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c
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I think it would depend on what you're talking about. But I would choose c in most situations. If you sit at their level, they'll feel more comfortable talking to you and are less likely to feel intimidated.
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C, yet I don't fully understand the context of the q'tion?
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i say C.
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Sit at the childâ€™s level is the most important. She should be friendly and make the child feel secure.

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Monday, November 16, 2009

Is dental included in child support/court ordered health insurance in Texas

Is dental included in child support/court ordered health insurance in Texas?
My daughter's father is dropping her from his dental insurance coverage. Is this ok?
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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No... if you want it included get it in writing with the divorce agreement. Not ok if he drops her and you don't have insurance.
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Read the court order. If dental coverage is required, he must include it. If the order does not specify that dental coverage must be included, he is not required to keep her on dental insurance.
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healthquotes.awardspace.info - here is my health insurance plan. As I remember they can provide such a service.

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Thursday, November 12, 2009

How can I explain that not everyone is a good or nice person to my son who is a child with special health need

How can I explain that not everyone is a good or nice person to my son who is a child with special health need
How can I explain to my son that not everyone is a good person or a nice person tp my son who is a chid with special health needs.He smiles at everyone he is happy go lucky and people have not responed to him and he looks at them like why and I do not want someone out there hurting him and it hurts me when I see them not responding to him so how can I show him that people are not so nice. he is only 4 and is not talking yet and has a hearing loss..
Parenting - 8 Answers
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That one is tough. I think he is too young to understand fully that other people are just not as happy or kind hearted as he is. That they have had a hard life full of trouble.... Wait it out a little.
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God bless you for looking out for him. I think any parenting is hard but a special needs child can be a bit harder and I have an HUGE amounts of respect for you because I'm sure OTHER people are the biggest obstical. This is a very tough question...I would say I would just encourage him to keep being friendly. So what if others are mean? That's THEIR problem, he's not done a thing wrong. I'm accutally tearing up a bit just thinking about how terrible people can be. I had a friend w/ a little girl who had many physical problems and when people would stare the little girl would start talking to them because she assumed they were staring at her because they wanted to talk to her or knew her. My bottom line: Don't discourage your son from being who he is, somewhere along the lines of life he will learn on his own people are mean, and he may not care. Let him love life!!
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Don't tell him people aren't nice.Tell him the truth.Tell him people don't understand and can't adapt to HIM.In other words tell him that some people are stupid and that he shouldn't discriminate against them for being slow.The only special health need is stupidity.
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My son is autistic. It took a lot of time to teach him that one and he still doesn't get it fully. Sometimes, even though it breaks your heart, you have to let your child be rejected. Just keep explaining how special he is and not everyone's going to be friendly. I know it hurts you to see your child hurt or even confused be other people but you can't shield him forever. Just be patient. One day he'll understand that not everyone can be good and kind.
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While at his age, you may not be able to explain an ugly heart of others to your little bubble of happy life, you can just tell him that some people have bad days. He may not understand nice and hateful, but maybe he will understand that some people are just not happy at times and that is why they act the way they do. Because they must be pretty miserable to not smile when they see such a beautiful little human. I know I do, special people make me smile inside and out. To know that even with special needs they can still hold their heads high and show so much love just brightens my day. Give him a great BIG hug for me and a smile!!!!!
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ok Do This Tell Him Every Tree Have Bad Apple N Good Apple..So Just Like People Not All Of Them The Same Some Are Good n Nice And Some Are Bad ..
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That's a hard question to answer... If he's only 4, I'd say try to keep him out of harms way and when you can no longer protect him you will have to talk to him about people out there... maybe for the mean time tell him when people have a bad day they forget to smile... God bless you and your son! And just so you know, if I saw your son, no matter who I was with I would have a contest with him for who can have a bigger smile... And I wouldnt complain if he won... Just be glad he's a happy kid! and hopefully he will be happy his entire life which later on will save you from the troubles of drugs, alcohol and suicide... Good Luck!
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Does he notice that people aren't so friendly and nice? If he isn't noticing these things then don't point them out to him. He will notice them soon enough. When he does start to notice just tell them maybe that person is having a bad day, or tell him that some people are just unhappy and were not taught by their parents how to be nice. Personally I don't understand how people can be so rude as to not smile back. When a child, any child, in fact even when an adult smiles at me, I can't help but smile back. I don't know how people could resist a happy go lucky kid like your son! It just goes to show what happens to a society when manners are no longer considered an important part of our upbringing. Good Luck to you.

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

In California, are you required to have health insurance for your child if your job offers family insurance

In California, are you required to have health insurance for your child if your job offers family insurance?
1. In California, are you required to have health insurance for your child if your job offers family health insurance (medical, dental and vision) for you and your child? 2. does the court require you to sign up your child through your workplace's health insurance (family plan)? note: I am a noncustodial parent 2. If your job offers family health insurance (dental, medical, and vision), does the court require the noncustodial parent to have their child on their workplace's health insurance (family plan)?
Law & Ethics - 0 Answers
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depends on your custody arrangement via the court order but seriously, why wouldn't you list your children?

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Do conservatives agree with Bush's veto of child health care coverage

Do conservatives agree with Bush's veto of child health care coverage?
President Bush, in a sharp confrontation with Congress, on Wednesday vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have dramatically expanded children's health insurance. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071003/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_children_s_health The president's alternative is to renew SCHIP by spending an additional $5 billion over the next five years. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office says this wouldn't even support coverage of kids already in the program. Bush says the bill would distort SCHIP's low-income focus by extending coverage to families making up to $83,000 a year. Backers of the bill insist it does no such thing. As under current law, a state can ask to go that high, typically because it has a high cost of living, but it still needs the administration's permission. Of the over 43 million people nationwide who lack health insurance, over 6 million are under 18 years old. That's over 9 percent of all children. Do you agree with Bush's veto?
Government - 12 Answers
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Yes.
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I don't agree with it entirely, but I certainly don't take it as "Bush hates children, wants them to get sick" rant the left is throwing out. If you're making $80,000 a year you can afford health care for your children.
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yes
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I'm not a conservative, but I agree with Pfo. A family earning $80,000 a year can certainly afford their own health insurance.
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Yes, like I said when you asked a similar question, it's not up to the government to pay for the health care of children, it's up to the parents. If they can't swing it then they shouldn't have the children.
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Yes. The federal government should not be in the insurance business. The program would be expanded to people who can afford insurance. It is a back door attempt to get to socialized medicine. Social programs are anti-conservative. The uninsured number is bogus. The number of people who want insurance and truly cannot afford to buy it is about 8 million.
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Yes, indeed, I am completely sick and tired of liberals belief that they need to take care of me from the cradle to the grave. I don't want any of their controls held over my head. IMHO, congress need to be severely haltered and made by the Supreme Court to do only those things they are allowed to do, and nothing more. As we live now the congress breaks the law every day, making them nothing more than common criminals.
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I definitely agree with it.
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Yes, I do .. This is not about poor children it is a push for socialized medicine.. I agree with taking care of the poor children first
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The $80,000 figure is a talking-point lie to enlist the support of people who do not know better. No family with that income would be eligible unless there were very special circumstances. Those circumstances are determined by each state. The top income figure was set so that states had the LATITUDE to cover a handful of special cases where children that need insurance can't get it. The bill is entirely paid for with tobacco taxes. According to Bush, it will take revenue away from private insurance companies and replace it with government paid medical care. This is also a talking-point lie. The program does not prescribe how the states pay for medical care. But what most states do for most beneficiaries is pay for or subsidize private health insurance. This bill has the full endorsement of the insurance industry because it creates more insurance customers rather than talking them away. So by pretending that this is a costly program that provides free health care to any family making less than $80,000 and takes customers away from private insurance the President justifies his actions to the ill-informed. But the truth is, this President is taking an ideological stand at the cost of the health of American children. I wonder why he did not do that 2 years ago with the medicare prescription bill (which really is unaffordable). Could it be because seniors vote and children can't?
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DEFINITELY NOT!!!! the thing is he doesnt understand what it feels like to have no health care. (he can pay for any operation he wants) Other ppl, like myself and my family, have NOTHING so if i go to the hospital, WE'RE BROKE!!!!! He doesnt understand what it feels like to be terrified of getting hurt or coming down with something.
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Yes, people forget where the government gets it money, from tax payers. If people paid less taxes and the government stop paying the medical bills , then health cost would be cheaper and people could afford insurance. Look at food prices, its is high because of people who use food stamps.

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Why is giving citizens housing, food, utilities, health care, child care, and now internet a good thing

Why is giving citizens housing, food, utilities, health care, child care, and now internet a good thing?
After living off government assistance for a year, shouldn't the citizens that take money from the government have to give back somehow? Can't they find some tasks for the able bodied people who are living off of other tax-payers to do. Seriously, they could contribute 6-8 hours a day of community service? Maybe that would inspire them to better their lives.
Other - Politics & Government - 11 Answers
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I agree we have a whole class out there sucking on the government tit.
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Once off of assistance and working, they should pay back every cent by surrendering their income tax checks until what they used is completely paid off. That's what they do to dads who owe child support.
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Most of these people are cranking out illegitimate babies one per year. How much time do they have when they are not on their backs?
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the government is trying to teach us to be dependent on it so they can control our lives in every aspect. its pretty obvious
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More porn for the underprivileged.
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Most citizens have to fight for any benefits while illegals have it given to them, address this first
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I agree with all of you. How come AIG and the auto industry etc. receive money and are expected to pay it back. On the other hand people are give free housing, food, transportation, healthcare etc. but aren't excpected to pay it back at all. These people have 1 vote like the rest of us, doesn't seem fair to me. These people, along with our socialist prez, are going to bankrupt this country on purpose just to say that capitalism doesn't work...Cloward and Piven, look it up...
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I grew up on welfare- medicaid, foodstamps, wic because my single mom was disabled. I was raised to take responsibility for my actions and to always do the right thing. I was sickened by the abuses of the program that I saw- the druggies, the people who lied about incomes, the people driving fancy new cars, or even blowing their foodstamps on junk-food. Without anyone telling me to (in fact, it was discouraged), I wanted to join the military to in some way pay back for the opportunities and freedoms I had. I think community service is a great idea- it helps to in some small way pay back the taxpayer for supporting the people on welfare, and it gives people a feeling of accomplishment and self-respect by people improving their community. With that, you can build more. Without it, you're more likely to just sit and leech. Giving everything with no strings attached fosters laziness. Why work, if you're getting everything handed to you? Especially if it pays better than a minimum wage job! There should also be mandatory training classes to improve job marketability.
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that is how Obama gets his voters....by keeping them down and dependant on him
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Don't forget the free cell phones http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/15/technology/15cell.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss
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The democrats have created this underclass of irresponsible people by instituting policies that are designed to trap them there. The welfare programs have taught these people that they are victims and they do not need to be responsible citizens. That is the indisputable fact of what created the inner city poverty and the tragedy that it is. I realize that many on the left are not thinkers so they see poverty and blame slavery or the evil white man. We have clowns in congress talking about reparations and apologies for slavery instead of grabbing these people by the collar and telling them to stand up and take responsibility. I believe they do it intentionally in order to keep these people down so that they can use them as a weapon to dismantle free enterprise and capitalism. Most liberals have been conditioned to not actually think, which is part of the reason the liberals never really understand the root causes. They do not have the ability to use cause/effect analysis. I used to believe the liberal spin until I started working in the inner city and saw the light. The issue is liberal mandated irresponsibility and it is truly sad to see what democrats are doing to these people for political purposes. There is a reason so many liberals who actually believe the spin are from lily white areas. They never see the truth. Several who have answered your question used the old tired no jobs excuse, but as one who is in the middle of it every day, there are jobs. the issue is that most of these people have disqualified themselves from working for any reputable company and when they do manage to get a job, many of them don't show up regularly, steal, or just do not work hard. The unpublicized truth is that when they do get a job, many of them have their wages garnished to pay for past acts of irresponsibility. The garnishments severely reduce their take home pay and the cycle cannot be broken. When i get a young man out of the projects and he shows up, works hard and wants to make something of himself, i help him every way i can. The problem is those people are the minority who have not been trapped into the liberal quick sand of irresponsibility and victimization.. When i saw the light and stopped believing the liberal spin, i realized that what theses people need is a lesson in personal responsibility. They need tough love. Typical liberals want to treat them like children and make excuses, not realizing that they are enabling the very behavior they want to correct. The liberal does not believe that these people can make anything of themselves so they use the same tactics with them that they do with children and hide behind compassion when they are in fact view them as substandard and discriminate against them. The liberal leaders understand what they are doing and do it in order to win the political battle. what liberal policy would gain traction if there was not a poverty problem, especially among minorities to point at. In other words, they have intentionally keeping these people down for political purposes. Liberals should be ashamed of themselves. i am very ashamed that i used to be an enabler before i actually started to help. Liberals are racists, but many of them are too ignorant to realize it.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

In the state of Arizona can a 17 year old with a child apply to get health insurance on their own

In the state of Arizona can a 17 year old with a child apply to get health insurance on their own?
Right now i have no health insurance and i need to go to the doctor because i have been having pain and stuff ever since i had my baby.
Law & Ethics - 4 Answers
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Check into the SCHIP program. The program is for children, but you probably will also qualify. Contact your health department for the WIC program, too.
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I don't know if Arizona has a state childrens health plan except under Medicaid. Why don't you have Medicaid?
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See the Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program https://egov.azdes.gov/cmsinternet/intranet.aspx?menu=28&id=2466 Here you can get quotes for private insurance: http://moneysavecenter.com/health/?id=nvm0r4x2Oxo9 more at: http://www.bestinternetfind.solutionsarticles.com/healthquote.html?id=nvm0r4x2Oxo9
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health-quotes.isgreat.org - here is my health insurance plan. As I remember they can provide such a service.

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Saturday, October 24, 2009

What are my long-term health risks for not having a child by the age of 30 or older

What are my long-term health risks for not having a child by the age of 30 or older?
I am a 29 year old who is ready to start a family. However, my husband of 5 years is not ready to take this step. I am concerned about future infertility and health issues if I wait too long.
Trying to Conceive - 4 Answers
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dont be concerned about your health....think about what your kids will do with an old parent. old parents suck for kids!
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I guess I'm one of those OLD parents. Believe me I am not even old NOW and I'm in my 50's. I had my sons at 29 and 33. You may find you have a diminishing fertility after 35- but then a woman 60 last week had twins. What benefit was it to be an older parent? We were both WELL established in out careers, (law and head nurse). We had homes, we had savings, we had I had time for them, and we were able to pay our own way.
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I had my first child at the age of 35. There were no health risks. Nowadays, people like Madonna are having kids at the age of 40. But then again, she's got lots of help (nannies). The only negative thing is, I'm finding it really hard. My child has so much energy, and I get tired easily. I find it hard to keep up. I see other parents who had kids at a younger age, having an easier time. Also, I seem to be losing my patience a lot faster than when I was younger. This too, is not good for my child, or myself. You and your husband waited long enough. Have kids already! If he's not ready now, will he EVER be ready? Good luck.
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I am over 30, but under 35, and am pregnant with my first. So far everything looks good. Why is your husband not ready yet? After five years, is he ever going to be ready? Sure, it's good to be cautious when it comes to finances, etc, but on the other hand, if you BOTH really want children, go for it, and usually everything will work out somehow.

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Can you get health insurance for just your child, and not yourself

Can you get health insurance for just your child, and not yourself?
Live in MI, need health ins for my 2 year old, but dont want to cover mysefl or husband. Can i do this?
Other - General Health Care - 3 Answers
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yea!
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Yes. In Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield has to insure anyone who applies, and you can get a policy just for your child. However, Blue Cross may not be your best option. If you child has no pre-existing conditions then you can do better buying a policy through Aetna or one of the other medical insurance carriers. If your daughter has a health condition then you may find that Blue Cross Blue Shield is your only option as most carriers will not cover someone for whom they can foresee actually having to make payments. I live in Michigan and have been through this process myself. Good luck to you.
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Maybe You should try to google it first ,nonetheless, if you prefer some direct resource ,here http://www.InsuranceFreeTip.info/insurance-for-free.htm might be helpful.

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Will the health department give your child immunizations without having the record with you

Will the health department give your child immunizations without having the record with you?
i usually go to my childs clinic for them but they dont carry vaccinations for the 1 yr mark so i have to go to the health department. can i just go to the clinic and pick up a copy?
Newborn & Baby - 2 Answers
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It depends. If they are able to look in your records and get it, then its fine. If you've never been to that health department though, then they won't give any shots without knowing what your child has or hasn't had. They'll simply tell you to contact the doctor or health department that you used prior to them and have them fax it over. *Yes, go to the clinic and get a copy.
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They should have record there if your have been going to the same place from the start.

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Monday, October 12, 2009

How can I explain that not everyone is a good or nice person to my son who is a child with special health need

Thursday, October 8, 2009

how much does it cost for health insurance on you & your child

how much does it cost for health insurance on you & your child?
How much does it cost for you & your child every 2 weeks in your pay check? I have Medcost insurance. I think my friend at work said it costs her $130 or something close to that!
Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 Answers
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for full family coverage I pay $135 a week
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My fiance pays $40 a week for he and our 2 kids. Once I get insurance through my work it will be $23 a week for our 2 children and I. I have a better insurance plan through my job so his insurance will become secondary and mine will be primary.
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450/mo for me and my daughter when i pay out of pocket....so expensive.... i always denied aid...until i had to quit work to stay home ....i swallowed my pride and got medi-cal....temporarily
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My husband retired from the military so we have insurance there that is free then he has it at work and pays $4.26 a month for me, him and all five kids so we are very fortunate. My ex husband has it on our kids as well and he pays $98.45 a week for him and three kids.
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I pay 2223.75 a year for just my 3 yr old son who never uses the doctor! It comes out of my paychecks @ $42.75/week. Although when my next baby gets here, insurance won't go up! YAY!!! That is for health,dental, and vision. Although the dental sucks, and the co-pays suck! Dental only covers $800.00/yr per person. Co-pays are 100-ER, 20-Doc,25-Specialist,10-25-50-RX
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For me and my two boys, I pay $276 per month for United HealthCare PPO. If it were just me, it'd be free through my job. We just moved, and healthcare is SO much more expensive here (GA) compared with Michigan. In Michigan, I had the whole family covered (sons and husband) and it was only $160 a month for awesome insurance.

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

if you pay child support and health insurance for a child can your tax refund be taken if you owe back monies

if you pay child support and health insurance for a child can your tax refund be taken if you owe back monies?

United States - 6 Answers
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Yes
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Your state tax return can be taken. The federal, on the other hand, depends on the specifics of your situation. :)
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Do you mean back child support? Or other monies owed to the govt ect? The short answer is yes...the long answer is that there are loopholes and requirements and it is best discussed with a CPA who can give you some options.
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only if the child support prosecutor in you county sends the offset to the treasury department
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If you owe back child support, yes it can be taken evan if you are currently paying.
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Yes and if you are married they can take your spouses refund as well if you filed together. So the spouse needs to notify the irs that they are not the one who owes. There is a form for that. While you are paying child support payments regularly then you can also pay so much toward the arrears. You will need to notify the child support enforcement or courts so it gets documented correctly. Child Support & Visitation are separate issues but ALWAYS DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. ***I can not say this enough:*** DOCUMENT ~ DOCUMENT ~ DOCUMENT everything!!!!! Pay consistantly, on time each month. DO NOT GIVE CASH. Always pay by money order or check and keep copies of the receipts, money order stub, and cleared checks of EVERYTHING YOU HAVE PAID. ***If you pay directly to ex then get a file and keep organized records of every child support payment.*** ***Keep receipts of everything you buy your children because EVERYTHING you buy can be applied to your child support arrears***if there is any. Never say it was a gift ~especially if there are arrears. If there are arrears then the x can file to get income tax refund so don't file jointly with your new spouse unless the tax company you use documents it so the irs does not take your new spouses part of the refund. In some cases it is better to go through the child support enforcement office because it holds both sides accountable BUT if you ever get behind on a payment they will become the child support payee's enemy and no matter what your x is doing will not matter cause THEY WANT THE MONEY. KEEP GOOD RECORDS on visits, children behaviors, phone calls, money, time spent and not spent together & etc.

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

How do ya feel that h Bush vetoes child health insurance plan

How do ya feel that h Bush vetoes child health insurance plan?

Polls & Surveys - 9 Answers
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i hope he gets testicular & prostate cancer
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I will call you up everyday saturday night And we both stayed out 'til the morning light And we sang, "here we go again" And though time goes by I will always be In a club with you It was nineteen seventy three Singing "here we go again"
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He's still a dick
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I work for a non-profit children's hospital. This is absolutely tragic and mind-numbingly callous. We already have Medicare, so I don't know what his ideological problem is with bridging the gap for uninsured, helpless citizens. We really do have a healthcare cost crisis in our country, no matter what our political affiliation, and punishing children is senseless to me.
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He just doesn't get it. Some other countries have insurance for children/ families automatically. America is dead last.
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I don't like it one bit..
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he dont care cause we pay his health insurance for his sorry butt
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I wonder how he would feel if you was trying to treat one of his kids and had no money and no insurance what a sorry excuse for a human being.
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GOOD! Here in Ohio we have the CHIPP state health program for kids. Those vote-hungry Democrats want to make Bush look evil for saying no to kids. kids that are here illegally. Kids whose parents make $80000 a year. Kids who are 25 yrs old. Ohio has HUNDREDS of kids dropped off rosters because they are always changing eligibility each year. One year they cut 'gap' coverage'. next year, only under $24K a yr family of five was eligible (hey, then would qualify for medicaid, duh!) if a private insuance company behaved like this federal regulators would shut the company down. THIS IS SOCIALIZED MEDICINE IN DISGUISE. years ago, our parents/grandparents did something called "going out on strike' to get companies to pay benefits. Now, companies like Wal-Mart can pay minimal benefits because they know the government will step in and provide their workers health care benefits and food stamps. more profits to the company :)

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