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West Virginia University Institute for
Health Policy Research is conducting health insurance focus group sessions
across several communities throughout West Virginia in September.
The
purpose of the study is to learn more about health and health insurance
issues of West Virginians aged 50-64. The discussions are intended to
identify barriers to health care coverage for this age group.
Residents of
West Virginia between the ages of 50-64 without health insurance coverage
are being asked to volunteer to participate in the focus group sessions.
Each participant will receive $50 for providing their opinions about
healthcare and insurance issues that affect them, their family and their
community.
This project is funded through a grant from the federal Health Resources
and
Services Administration (HRSA) in partnership with the West Virginia
Health
Care Authority. Gail R. Bellamy, Ph.D., Johnna Beane, B.A. and Melissa
McCormick, M.A. are the investigators of this study for the Institute,
with
Dr. Bellamy as the project's principal investigator.
If you are interested in participating, please contact the West Virginia
Health Care Authority at 1-888-558-7002, extension 252.
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