This program is administered
by the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (MRMIB).

Children's Access to Primary Care Practitioners Children Ages 7-11 Years

This measure describes children ages 7 years through 11 years who were continuously enrolled during 2008 and 2009, and who had a visit with a primary care provider during either year.

Why is this important?

Children who see their doctor every year are usually healthier than children who do not have a regular doctor. These children are more likely to:

• Receive needed shots that prevent disease;
• Get care for illnesses such as ear infections and asthma;
• Get preventative care to keep them well;
• Get sick less often; and
• Get the treatment they need when they are sick.

Find your plan score. Look for differences of at least 4%. Smaller differences usually are not significant.

Note: Partnership Health Plan of California is a new plan participating in the Healthy Families Program and data is not currently available.