United Way Accepts Secretary’s Challenge

In February 2010, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued the “Secretary’s Challenge” to local, state and national organizations, policymakers and individuals to find and enroll the five million eligible—but uninsured—children in health insurance.

United Way has accepted the Secretary’s Challenge and has committed to covering uninsured kids in cooperation with United Way Worldwide – a reflection of the value United Way places on youth health and wellness.

“Every day a child remains uninsured is a lost opportunity to strengthen our future,” said United Way CEO, Timothy Hearne. “Right now, many kids can’t be healthy and active because they don’t have health insurance. As part of the Secretary’s Challenge, United Way will tackle this problem head on.”

Over the next year, United Way will be undertaking a range of activities in response to the Secretary’s Challenge, which will include incorporating health insurance coverage outreach into our existing work.  This will span from our Born Learning work in early childhood education to assisting adults with income tax assistance.

For more information and to get involved in this effort, please contact Christine Jagerburger at 732-938-5988 ext. 14.