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.
Protect and Preserve 340B for Children’s Hospitals
The 340B program ensures access to care for children.
Prioritize Children’s Health: 2026 Policy Priorities for Federal Policymakers
As Congress and the administration develop health care policies, we encourage them to consider the unique needs of children and the children's hospitals that serve them.
Protecting Children’s Access to Care: H.R. 1 Mitigation-Related Resources
H.R. 1 makes significant changes to the Medicaid program and includes policies that will limit children’s access to care.
CHA Submits Comments in Response to DHS Public Charge Proposed Rule
The comments outline the negative impact the proposed changes would have on children's access to care.
Children’s Hospital Association Opposes Actions That Limit Access to Care for Children
New proposed federal actions could jeopardize access to quality care for 30 million children nationwide.
Caring for America’s Military Connected Kids
Explore the vital role children’s hospitals play in supporting military families.
Children's Hospital Association Shares Recommendations With CMS to Mitigate Impact of H.R. 1 on Kids
As major Medicaid providers, children’s hospitals rely on state directed payments (SDPs) to ensure access to care for children.
The Budget Reconciliation Bill's Financial Impact on Children’s Hospitals
The budget reconciliation legislation will have a devastating effect on the financial viability of America’s children’s hospitals.
H.R. 1 Reconciliation Legislation Summary: Key Provisions for Children’s Health and Hospitals
This summary outlines the key provisions within the H.R. 1 reconciliation legislation that are relevant for children’s health and hospitals.
For the Record
View CHA communications to federal policymakers such as statements for the record, RFI responses, regulatory comment letters and more.
