Advocacy Tools

Advocacy Tools

Children’s hospitals may access resources like toolkits, talking points, legislative materials and more to build and strengthen their issue advocacy capacity.

Everything You Need to Know About the ACE Kids Act

The ACE Kids Act was signed into law as part of a package of Medicaid bills, the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1839).

Jan. 26, 2023

Children’s Groups Submit Joint Comments on ACA Marketplace Affordability and Integrity Proposed Rule

Insurance coverage for children should ensure access to timely, affordable, high-quality, and age-appropriate health care that meets their unique needs.

July 08, 2025

CHA Urges House of Representatives to Vote ‘No’ on Reconciliation Bill

The final bill up for a vote in the House pushes Medicaid cuts too far, will hurt children’s care.

July 03, 2025

CHA Urges ‘No’ Vote on Reconciliation Bill and Medicaid Cuts

The final Senate budget reconciliation bill goes much further to cut Medicaid and children’s health care access.

July 01, 2025

CHA Urges Senators to Oppose Reconciliation Bill That Hurts Children’s Care

The latest bill language includes significant cuts to Medicaid which threaten access to care for all American children.

June 28, 2025

CHA Response to Agencies’ Request for Information on Regulatory Reform

Children’s Hospital Association recommended regulatory reforms to strengthen the ability to provide age-appropriate, timely, and high-quality care to children across the nation.

June 25, 2025

CHA Response to Medicare IPPS Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2026

Children's Hospital Association has submitted comments for the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule.

June 25, 2025

CHA's Response to The MAHA Commission's Make Our Children Healthy Again: Assessment

The Children's Hospital Association encourages HHS to support, engage with, and build upon children’s hospitals’ child health improvement initiatives taking place across the country.

June 24, 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