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The Loss of the ACA Would Be Devastating for Children – Here’s Why
Olivia Gomez | 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
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. …
Trump Budget Harms Kids & Families by Slashing $1.5 Trillion from Medicaid and CHIP
Carrie Fitzgerald (Former Staff), Lisa Shapiro | 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
Ari Goldberg (Former Staff) | 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’
Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children | 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
Lisa Shapiro, First Focus Campaign for 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
Shadi Houshyar (Former Staff), Elizabeth Wright | 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!!
Lisa Shapiro | 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
Shadi Houshyar (Former Staff) | 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 …