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Jae-hee Shim

Voices Stories by Jae-hee Shim

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Limited English derails Medicaid coverage for Korean seniors

By Jae-hee Shim, The Korea Times, 17 February 2010. Translated from Korean by Sun-Yong Reinish.

Korean-American Community Services reports receiving up to 30 phone calls a day relating to Medicaid applications, with 50 percent of all calls dealing with reapplying after a missed deadline. more>

Economic depression affecting crime rate among Korean youth

By Jae-hee Shim, The Korea Times, 24 October 2009. Translated from Korean by Sun-Yong Reinish.

Given the present economic situation, parents have little choice but to work to support their family. This can often be perceived by children as an attitude of indifference. more>

Green card holders can benefit from NYS Child Health Plus Plan

By Jae-hee Shim, The Korea Times, 10 September 2009. Translated from Korean by Sun-Yong Reinish.

Many Korean green card applicants misunderstand the state's children's health plan program, and some are afraid that if they receive benefits, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be informed and their green card applications will be rejected. more>