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The Loss of the ACA Would Be Devastating for Children – Here’s Why

| July 24, 2019 |

When we talk about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), we focus on the politics. Discussions of the law almost always lead


Key Facts about the CHIP Program

| 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.


Trump Budget Harms Kids & Families by Slashing $1.5 Trillion from Medicaid and CHIP

| May 23, 2017 |

The FY 2018 budget proposal released today by the Trump Administration includes a host of provisions that would dramatically cut health care access, coverage,


AHCA Round Two: Same Bad Deal Made Even WORSE for Children & Families

| April 27, 2017 |

(WASHINGTON, DC) – With President Trump’s 100-day milestone looming, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Republican leaders continue negotiations to secure the votes they need to


Trump Presidency Could Reshape Policies for Children and Youth

| November 9, 2016 |

Youth Today 11/9/16 WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s presidential victory could significantly reshape policies for youth and families during the next four years. During the


Children cannot afford the ‘Cadillac Tax’

| January 6, 2016 |

This blog post originally appeared in Huffington Post. We are beginning to see signs that Congress may be willing to move beyond the partisan


On the campaign trail, candidates’ health plans tout Medicaid cuts, ignoring impact on children

| September 10, 2015 |

As the presidential campaign trail heats up, Republican candidates are fleshing out more details on their health care proposals. While Obamacare replacement seems to


Medicaid provides critical health coverage for young people aging out of foster care

| July 31, 2015 |

As Medicaid turns 50, we reflect on its milestones in providing health care coverage for vulnerable youth in this country, including children in the


Happy 50th Medicaid!!

| July 30, 2015 |

Fifty years ago today, at the height of President Johnson’s “War on Poverty,” Congress passed landmark legislation that created the Medicaid program. The Social


Senator Casey Introduces Legislation to Ensure that Former Foster Youth Can Access Health Coverage

| July 23, 2015 |

Today, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act of 2015. This legislation removes a significant barrier to health