For the approximately 28 million Americans living without medical insurance, the new hurdles coming could be significant. Experts say that cutting off the funding now would only increase disparities in access to health care.
INDIANA — The federal government has stopped funding the COVID-19 Uninsured Program, meaning it no longer pays for COVID testing and treatment for uninsured Americans.The Uninsured Program is run through the Health Resources and Services Administration, which will also stop processing claims for vaccinations on Tuesday due to a lack of funds.
But for the approximately 28 million Americans living without medical insurance, these new hurdles could be significant. Drug companies are rolling out second boosters and talking about vaccines for children under the age of five. Experts say that cutting off the funding now would only increase disparities in access to health care.
Patrick Glew of the Indiana Immunization Coalition believes that the effects of this could spread much further than just the uninsured. As the world returns to normal, Pastor Clay hopes that lawmakers in Washington will choose to build a better normal — one that creates equity in health care for all Americans.
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