華盛頓州的 Children’s Health Insurance Program 是專門免費提供給家庭年收入低於 $34,340 的兒童. 或家庭年收入低於 $42,925 的兒童(月費 $15, 至多 $45). 這標準將於 2009 年提高至三倍的聯邦最低收入. 如果您合格, 又覺得公司提供給小朋友的保險太貴, 也許這是另一個選擇. Washignton Department of Social and Health Services: 有中文的申請表格. Side Note: Families held hostage by health-care costs Retiring outside America: For many, it’s a dream come true Study seeks DNA clues on homosexuality Medical Side Note: U.S. ranks 41st in maternal mortality