children’s health insurance program CHIP

Infants, Toddlers Increasingly Dependent on Public Health Insurance

A new study highlights the growing dependence of families on public health insurance programs – Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program – to pay for care for their infants and children. According to a new analysis by the Georgetown University McCourt School for Public Policy, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover 4 in 10 (39.7%) children under age 3. For families earning less than 200% of the federal poverty level—about $54,640 for a family of three—Medicaid and CHIP are even more critical sources of coverage, insuring approximately three-quarters (74.6%) of infants and toddlers. Other major findings, [...]

Federal Health Policy Update for the Week of September 5-12

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for the week of September 5-12. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. The White House The White House has published a fact sheet on the administration’s plan to get Americans an updated COVID-19 shot and to manage COVID-19 this fall. The major components of the plan are providing access to free, updated vaccines; ensuring easy access to testing and treatment; encouraging safe practices; and preparing for potential surges and new variants. Find that fact sheet here. The White House’s COVID-19 response team [...]