Opinion Rx Kids should help, but it can’t do it alone

A year ago, Rx Kids, an innovative “cash prescription” program, launched in Flint. The program provides parents with a one-time payment of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for the first year after birth. All pregnant persons in the city of Flint are eligible to enroll regardless of income, creating a straightforward program design that minimizes bureaucracy for both participants and administrators.

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