Moore on uninsured kids

Richard Moore has four proposals to get more uninsured children on existing programs.

As previously noted, two-thirds of North Carolina's uninsured kids already qualify for either Medicaid or Health Choice plans.

The state treasurer, who is running for the Democratic nomination for governor, says the most important part of his proposal is committing state resources to match federal money already available for the programs.

To enroll more kids, he proposes stepping up outreach programs and offering a financial incentive to schools, hospitals, county health departments and other groups for each previously uninsured child they enroll.

He also would require parents to provide a policy number for their child's health insurance on their state income tax return.

Finally, Moore proposes making an interactive form available online for enrollment and re-enrollment.