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.
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.
CHA Submits Comments to CMS on Disproportionate Share Hospital Third-Party Payer Proposed Rule
CHA submitted a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Third-Party Payer proposed rule.
Children's Hospitals' 2023 Fall Legislative Priorities
A letter to congressional leaders outlines the fall priorities critical for children’s health care across the nation.
Medicaid Celebrates 58 Years!
Medicaid has been a continuous source of health care coverage for millions of children and supports children’s hospitals around the country.
Co-sponsor the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
Ask your lawmakers to co-sponsor S. 2372/H.R. 4758, the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act of 2023.
CHA Submits Medicaid Access and Managed Care Comments to CMS
CHA’s comments highlight issues in access and payment as well as the need for a stronger lens on pediatric care in both Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems.
For the Record
View CHA communications to federal policymakers such as statements for the record, RFI responses, regulatory comment letters and more.
