- Over the past year, 20.1% of people report that they or a family member has delayed filling a prescription due to cost, and 22.4% have delayed seeing a doctor.
- More than 23% fear losing their health insurance at some point in the next 12 months.
- Nearly 50% are worried that they will not be able to pay for their future health care needs.
- More than 22% report having had trouble paying medical bills during the past year.
RWJF June 2009 |
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New E-mail Reminders from DPS
The Department of Public Safety now has the capability to e-mail Oklahomans 45 days before their driver's license expires. Any Oklahoma resident with a driver's license or identification card can sign-up for the e-mail notification at the Department of Public Safety's Web site. |
Vehicle Rebate
Up to $4,500
The Senate approved the fleet modernization legislation last week, clearing the measure for President Obama's signature.
The legislation will benefit the US auto industry by allowing consumers to obtain vouchers worth up to $4,500 to buy new, more fuel-efficient vehicles as they trade in their older less efficient models.
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Disaster Preparedness
Hurricane Season has begun
The beginning of hurricane season has been fairly quite, but forcasters estimate there is a 70% chance for nine to 14 named storms. Four to seven of those could become hurricanes, including one to three major hurricanes.
Although the estimate is not as high as last year, it is still important to prepare for the season. While Oklahoma is not a costal state, we are still at risk for torrential rains, storms and flooding during this time.
Now is the time to review your emergency and business continuity plans, take stock of your personal and office disaster supplies and update emergency contact information.
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Coalition of Labor Union Women
The next local chapter meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at United Way of Central Oklahoma. |
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Visit the Union Label & Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO's Web site for their current newsletter, latest list of union-made vehicles, the "By American Pledge" and other great information. |
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Directory of Community Services
United Way's online Directory of Community Services offers a searchable database of local health and social service programs. This resource includes detailed information about non-profit and government resources in Canadian, Cleveland, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, McClain, and Pottawatomie Counties. |
Victory for Kids Health...President and Congress increase tobacco tax to fund children's heath insurance. Check out tobaccofreekids.org and lungusa.org. |
Turn Around Okahoma 2010
Labor + Friends Banquet
Friday, July 17 at The Center, 4325 NW 50th.
Sponsorships include: Banquet Table - $600; Table of Eight - $400;
Individual Ticket - $55
Contact the Central Oklahoma Labor Federation, AFL-CIO at 405.634.4030 for reservations.
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