A childs parents ask the school nurse if there is any help available to help their child receive health insurance. They state they earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to purchase health insurance. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide?
a. Currently, there is no health care program available for your child.
b. The school district has a health insurance policy that you can access.
c. The state has an insurance program to assist you.
d. You will need to find coverage through another member of your family.
Answer: c. The state has an insurance program to assist you.
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