title: Faced with inaction in Washington, states forge ahead with plans to cover uninsured.
abstract: At least seven states have weighed universal access legislation this year, and more are expected to consider such measures in the fall. States are finding they can't wait for Washington to grapple with coverage for the uninsured.
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Kenkel
mesh_terms: D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D008489:Medical Indigency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013221:State Health Plans / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States