Getting to the Finish Line
States working to cover all of America's children and families through public and private coverage initiatives.
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Whats New at CCF
(11/24/08)
Program Design Snapshot: State Buy-In Programs for Children
(11/17/08)
Report: Keeping the Promise to Children and Families in Tough Economic Times • Executive Summary • Press Release
(11/12/08)
Health Reform • CCF Statement on Sen. Baucus's Plan • CCF Summary of Sen. Baucus's Plan
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State Buy-In Programs for Children
Child buy-in programs allow families with incomes in excess of a state's Medicaid/SCHIP eligibility levels to purchase insurance for their children through the public plan. This short brief reviews where states stand with child buy-in programs, and provides an overview of issues that states must consider when implementing a program.Program Design Snapshot: State Buy-In Programs for Children
(11/17/08)
Children's Coverage Threatened by Economic Downturn
Ten years of progress on children's health care coverage is threatened by increasing unemployment, declining state revenues, and a growing affordability gap between family income and the cost of healthcare coverage. A new CCF report estimates that over the past year, 4.1 million people have lost their employer-based coverage, including 1.2 million children. If the unemployment rate continues to rise as expected, the number of uninsured will rise with it.Report: Keeping the Promise to Children and Families in Tough Economic Times • Executive Summary • Press Release
(11/12/08)
Health Reform Debate Begins
Sen. Baucus (D-MT) released a white paper today entitled "Call to Action, Health Reform 2009" detailing his vision for health care reform. His proposal builds upon key public programs, including Medicaid and SCHIP. Sen. Kennedy (D-MA) has also been meeting with stakeholders over the past several months and plans on having legislation drafted by Inauguration Day. In addition, President-Elect Obama has stated that health care reform will be a priority of his administration.Health Reform • CCF Statement on Sen. Baucus's Plan • CCF Summary of Sen. Baucus's Plan
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Issue Areas
Strengthening Medicaid
Fresh approaches to bring a new voice to the public debate about improving the Medicaid program.
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SCHIP: Too Close to Turn Back
Resources to assist those working on issues impacting SCHIP, including reauthorization efforts.
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