Health
Health care is critical for children’s growth and development. The federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid provide quality, affordable care for millions of children who would otherwise be uninsured. Thanks largely to CHIP, the rate of uninsurance among children has dropped to record lows, and First Focus is committed to protecting this success story.
Resources
Where Does CHIP Stand Now?
Carrie Fitzgerald | October 10, 2017 |
For families, providers, advocates, state officials, governors, and members of Congress, September 30th was a significant day in the world of CHIP, the Children’s …
In the News: The GOP’s Struggles to Re-Authorize CHIP Is a Devastating Indictment
Bruce Lesley | September 28, 2017 |
From THE NEW REPUBLIC: On Tuesday, health care activists and Democrats celebrated the defeat of Graham-Cassidy, the GOP’s third attempt to repeal Obamacare since …
Nine Million Reasons to Extend CHIP Funding Now
Bruce Lesley, Campaign for | September 20, 2017 |
EDITOR’S NOTE: This was originally published on Medium. In the midst of the chaos that is Washington, D.C., Congress is gambling with the health …
West Virginia Event Highlights Need to Put Kids First in Federal Budget
Rachel Merker, Campaign for | September 19, 2017 |
EDITOR’S NOTE: This was originally published at the Children’s Budget Coalition website. What does it look like to make children and families a priority …
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Setting the Record Straight
Carrie Fitzgerald, Lisa Shapiro | September 18, 2017 |
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health insurance coverage for over 9 million low income children and pregnant women. CHIP is a success …
In the News: Clock ticking down on children’s health funding
Bruce Lesley | September 18, 2017 |
From The Hill: BY NATHANIEL WEIXEL – 09/17/17 07:30 AM EDT WASHINGTON–Differences between the House and Senate ahead could threaten funding for a program that …
Hurricanes and Medicaid Caps ‘Do Not Mix’
Bruce Lesley, Campaign for | September 11, 2017 |
EDITOR’S NOTE: This was originally published on Medium. Why the Current Sen. Graham Should Heed the Warnings of a Former Sen. Graham Sens. Lindsey Graham …
In the News: Will Congress Continue Health Care For 9 Million Children?
Bruce Lesley | September 6, 2017 |
Will Congress Continue Health Care for 9 Million Children? (NPR) A popular federal-state program that provides health coverage to millions of children in lower- …
Key Facts about the CHIP Program
Lisa Shapiro | August 30, 2017 |
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was enacted by a bipartisan group of lawmakers as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (P.L. …
The Fate of CHIP: 17 Legislative Days Till CHIP Funding Expires
Carrie Fitzgerald, Lisa Shapiro, Campaign for | August 30, 2017 |
After a busy spring and summer on Capitol Hill, the halls of Congress are quiet this week. But that will change very quickly when …