Medicaid and CHIP

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.

The Budget Reconciliation Bill's Financial Impact on Children’s Hospitals

The Senate's budget reconciliation bill will have a devastating effect on the financial viability of America’s children’s hospitals.

June 20, 2025

CHA Opposes New Senate Finance Reconciliation Proposal

The bill includes provisions that would hurt health care for all children.

June 17, 2025

CHA Urges Senate to Protect Medicaid for Kids

Medicaid support allows children’s hospitals to offer specialized services to all children.

June 09, 2025

Budget Reconciliation Bills Put Kids' Health at Risk

The latest version of the bill threatens all children’s access to vital health care services.

June 09, 2025

CHA Statement on Budget Reconciliation Bill

The budget includes significant cuts to Medicaid and will detrimentally impact children across the nation.

May 21, 2025

CHA Opposes Proposed Cuts to Medicaid Program

If enacted, these cuts would threaten health care access for millions of children.

May 12, 2025

CHA Submits FY26 Appropriations Request Letter

The letter, which highlights children’s hospitals’ most urgent FY26 funding priorities, shares CHA’s FY26 Appropriations Request to the Committee on Appropriations.

May 12, 2025

Children’s Hospital Association Comments on Trump Administration Budget

Children’s hospitals urge greater investment in pediatric health care.

May 02, 2025

CHA Releases Report on Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Children

The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) commissioned Avalere Health to examine how each Medicaid policy change could affect kids.

May 01, 2025

For the Record

View CHA communications to federal policymakers such as statements for the record, RFI responses, regulatory comment letters and more.