The uninsured: Blue Cross and Blue Shield responds through community-based programs.
A voluntary local program to underwrite medical care costs for uninsured children has been developed by Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania. It offers at no cost routine physician and hospital out-patient care services for children to age 19. It is funded by voluntary contributions from the community and matched by the Blue Cross Plan. This program has enjoyed much success and is being replicated by other Plans.
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