Study: Health Care Remains Inaccessible to Low-Income, Minority Women

Study: Health Care Remains Inaccessible to Low-Income, Minority Women

When it comes to access to health care, this troubled economy has hit minority and low-income women harder than their male counterparts, according to a study released today. Nearly one third of women between ages 19 and 64 either lacked access to health care or delayed health coverage due to high costs. Since good health is critical, especially to women of childbearing age, America’s future relies heavily on our government’s ability to reform health care and make health care services accessible to all Americans regardless of race, class or gender.

Highlighted Clip for Friday, May 13, 2011:

"Health Care Costs Hit Women Harder Than Men, Study Finds"

By HUMA KHAN

Women, particularly Hispanic and low-income females, have been hit harder than their male counterparts by the weak economy and higher health care costs, according to a new report released today.