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Calif. Assembly looks at insurance (UPI)
SACRAMENTO, March 8 (UPI) -- The California Legislature is considering more regulation for group insurance plans that may cover only a fraction of the bills for a serious illness.

Medical 'Safety Nets' Benefit Uninsured Children (HealthCentral.com)
TUESDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- Public " safety net" medical services -- such as community health centers, public hospitals, migrant worker health centers and primary-care programs in public housing -- play a crucial role in providing health care to uninsured children in the United States.