Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid covers kids in every state, from every background and provides affordable coverage to lower-income families and children with special health care needs.
Kids Rely on Medicaid
Medicaid helps our kids lead better lives, and it’s a smart investment in the nation's future.
Governors’ FY 2025 Proposed Funding for Pediatric Behavioral Health Initiatives
CHA has completed a review of governors’ proposed fiscal year (FY) 2025 state budgets to track proposals to fund pediatric behavioral health initiatives.
Medicaid Access and Managed Care Final Rule Summaries
CHA has created summaries for both final rules outlining the provisions most relevant to children’s health and hospitals.
Co-sponsor the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
Ask your lawmakers to co-sponsor the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act (S. 2372/H.R. 4758) and improve children's timely access to essential health care.
CHA Submits Letter of Support for Energy and Commerce Markup on Accelerating Kids' Access to Care
CHA sent a letter to Energy and Commerce leaders supporting pediatric-focused legislation included in a recent markup.
CHA Statement on Medicaid Access and Managed Care Final Rules
CHA applauds CMS for finalizing access policies for children within these final rules.
2024 Policy Priorities for the 118th Congress
Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) advances child health through innovation in the quality, cost, and delivery of care in children’s hospitals and health systems.
CHA, AAP Submit Letter to HHS on Change Healthcare
CHA and AAP have submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the impact of the Change Healthcare disruption on pediatric providers.
Medicaid Unwinding Resources
The following resources provide information on the Medicaid unwinding processes that states are undergoing as a result of the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Medicaid: A Vital Resource for Nearly 3 Million Military-Connected Children
Military-connected families and their children face stressors which impact their overall health and well-being, as well as their access to care.
For the Record
View CHA communications to federal policymakers such as statements for the record, RFI responses, regulatory comment letters and more.
