BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : APRIL 24, 2000 ISSUE
NEWS: ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY

A Prescription for the Uninsured


REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT
Low-income families would get up to $2,000 to cover premiums

IMPROVED CHILDREN'S HEALTH PLANS
Restrictions on state programs that cover poor, uninsured children would be eased

SMALL BUSINESS AID
Small companies could join forces to obtain lower group rates for their workers

MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
All employers could offer accounts bankrolled by both employee and employer contributions

DATA: BUSH CAMPAIGN


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