South Dakota expands risk pool to uninsurable children

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	South Dakota expands risk pool to uninsurable children

SCallahan

6-4-2009 11:24 AM

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health insurance, uninsurable, medically uninsurable, uninsured, children

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Beginning July 1, South Dakota will expand its risk pool to children who are considered medically uninsurable. More than 455 children will be able to receive health insurance!!

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