Obama extends Medicaid to lead-poisoned kids, moms

摘要

The Obama administration will extend Medicaid coverage to 15,000 pregnant women andrnchildren who have been affected by lead poisoning in Flint, Mich.rn"The expanded benefits available through this Medicaid waiver give parents in Flint access tornthis type of care and support that may be needed to help their children overcome possiblerneffects of high lead exposure," Nicole Lurie, assistant secretary for preparedness and responsernat the Department of Health and Human Services, said in a statement.