Normally. the teacher would send the little boy to the school nurse but cannot in this case because he is not eligible for Medicaid. The untreated infection causes the child to go deaf for the rest of his life. In addition. the schoolbased health care program also provides for the early detection of childhood diseases or problems such as hearing difficulties. scoliosis--and even lice checks. Prenatal and postpartum services must also be exempt from the Medicaid deeming requirements. Legal immigrant mothers who deliver in the United States are giving birth to children who are American citizens. These children deserve the same healthy start in life as any other American citizen. In addition. providing prenatal care has been proven to prevent poor birth outcomes.
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