The Partnership will offer a unique, single point of access to more than
275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150
programs offered by pharmaceutical companies and programs provided through
Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Programs.

The Children 's Health Initiative of Greater Los Angeles a Model for Achievements in Covering the Uninsured

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About the Children's Health Initiative of Greater Los Angeles
The Children's Health Initiative of Greater Los Angeles was formed over a
year ago with the overarching goal to create public policies to keep kids
healthy and ensure that no child has to go without health insurance . A full list of Coalition participants is
available upon request.

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Thomas Garthwaite, a co-convener and Director of the
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.

Media Contacts:
Jackie Quintanilla
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Easter Seals Applauds Partnership to Help Uninsured Americans Access Needed Prescription Medicines

Starting today, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance will carryout
a substantial awareness-raising and support program to encourage as many
eligible individuals as possible to learn about and apply for public and
private prescription assistance programs .quintanilla@edelman.

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This
part of the program currently relies on local fundraising efforts, while
Healthy Kids for children ages 0-5 is funded through First 5 LA, and Medi -Cal
and Healthy Families receive state funding.

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For more information about the Children's Health
Initiative of Greater Los Angeles, please visit http://www.chigla.

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"The Initiative is actively pursuing additional funders to continue the
commitment to provide health coverage to children in Los Angeles County," said
Robert K.

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To date, the Children's Health Initiative has raised
$92 million through a variety of funding sources including First 5 LA,
L. Key financial
supporters of the Initiative include First 5 LA, L.

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To pursue long-term financial sustainability, the Children 's Health
Initiative of Greater Los Angeles has joined with other Children's Health
Initiatives across the state, the 100% Campaign, PICO California Project,
California Teacher's Association, California State PTA, and the California
Small Business Association, among others, to propose state legislation that
would ensure permanent funding.

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"The Partnership for Prescription Assistance will help millions of Americans
who may be eligible for such assistance learn about and enroll in programs
that assure access to essential medicines and, insodoing, foster health and
peace of mind benefits.
L . Drown Foundation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Safeguard Dental and
Vision, and the Pipkin Charitable Foundation.org or call
1-888-4LA-KIDS (1-888-452-5437).

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WASHINGTON, Easter Seals is participating in the
launch of a broad coalition of health care practitioners, pharmaceutical
companies, and advocates that seek to improve access to needed prescription
medications for millions of Americans that lack prescription drug coverage.
Nationwide, an estimated eight million children and adults with disabilities
are uninsured and millions more are underinsured for the services and
medicines that they need most to lead healthy and productive lives.202.

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We need to
continue our efforts to get as many children covered as possible.A.

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Easter Seals and
other Partnership members are working with local community leaders across the
country to urge uninsured persons to enroll in programs that best meet their
prescription medication needs., President and CEO, Easter Seals, Inc .

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Most coalition partners will actively participate in
enrollment fairs and public events during "Cover the Uninsured Week.1053
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Williams, Jr.easterseals . Care Health Plan's Board of Governors has recently approved an
additional $5 million in funding on top of its original pledge of $25 million
made in June 2004. Keck Foundation, Unihealth Foundation , Kaiser Permanente Health Plan, the
Joseph R. Ross, M.
"There are an estimated 235,000 children without health insurance in Los
Angeles County," said Dr.

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A.A. Care Health Plan, The California Endowment , Blue Shield of California
Foundation, Queenscare Foundation, California Community Foundation, Weingart
Foundation, California Healthcare Foundation, Ralph M.

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, one of the Coalition's co-conveners and president and
CEO of The California Endowment.

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Each year, Easter Seals serves more than one
million individuals through a nationwide network of affiliates with more than
550 service sites.

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pparx.org to find out if they are
eligible for assistance. LOS ANGELES, to 35,000 members, which is expected by May 2005.M."
Over 50 organizations participate in the Children's Health Initiative of
Greater Los Angeles, and all are continuing outreach and enrollment for all
three programs. The CHI
was created by the Children's Health Initiative Coalition -- a public-private
group of healthcare providers , private employers, business leaders, advocacy
groups, foundations, public health officials and labor unions. Care Health Plan, The
California Endowment, Blue Shield of California Foundation, and the California
Community Foundation.

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Advertising on network and cable
television and in national newspapers will prompt people who do not have
prescription coverage and need help paying for their medicines to call toll-
free 1-800-4PPA-NOW or visit http://www. Trained
specialists will provide application assistance to callers.
"For people with disabilities and their families , access to prescription
medicines is critical, but often compromised by lack of insurance or gaps in
coverage," says James E. "Almost 74 percent of
uninsured children are eligible for Medi-Cal and Healthy Families.

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Easter Seals provides exceptional services, advocacy, and support for
children and adults with disabilities and their families seeking solutions to
change and improve their lives.