Digital Media Center
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Gate 61
920 Paul Bryant Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0370
(800) 654-4262

© 2024 Alabama Public Radio
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Is Alabama an Example of What's Wrong with Health Insurance?

By Alisa Beckwith-Ayllitath, Ryan Vasquez, Brandon Hollingsworth - APR News

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wual/local-wual-861189.mp3

Tuscaloosa, AL – In his address to Congress last week. President Obama singled out Alabama as a state where health insurance reform is needed. It was the only state he mentioned by name. Is Alabama the poster child of health insurance market problems? This week, APR News tries to find out. Alisa Beckwith-Aylliath has the story.

Disclosure note: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is an Alabama Public Radio programming underwriter.

News from Alabama Public Radio is a public service in association with the University of Alabama. We depend on your help to keep our programming on the air and online. Please consider supporting the news you rely on with a donation today. Every contribution, no matter the size, propels our vital coverage. Thank you.