Health
Health care is critical for children’s growth and development. The federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid provide quality, affordable care for millions of children who would otherwise be uninsured. Thanks largely to CHIP, the rate of uninsurance among children has dropped to record lows, and First Focus is committed to protecting this success story.
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Healthcare for Millions of Children in Jeopardy After House Vote
Ari Goldberg | May 4, 2017 |
WASHINGTON – Following the 217-213 vote in the US House of Representatives to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replace it with the …
#CHIPworks Toolkit: Tell Congress to Extend CHIP Funding
Lisa Shapiro | May 2, 2017 |
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has enjoyed strong, bipartisan support for decades, and ensures that children have access to health benefits like well-child …
House Abandons Vote on American Health Care Act, Families Breathe Sigh of Relief
Meg Biallas | March 24, 2017 |
This afternoon, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that the House of Representatives would not put to a vote the American Health Care Act, H.R. …
ACA Repeal Vote Delayed Due to Lack of GOP Support; Kids’ Lives Hang in the Balance
Meg Biallas | March 23, 2017 |
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Earlier this afternoon, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced a delay in the vote on the American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1648) …
Leading Children’s Health Groups to House of Representatives: Keep Medicaid Strong
Meg Biallas | March 22, 2017 |
American Health Care Act would jeopardize care for children and families Washington, DC—The American Academy of Pediatrics, Children’s Defense Fund, Children’s Dental Health Project, …
The AHCA Will Harm Children
Bruce Lesley | March 21, 2017 |
On March 21, 2017, First Focus Campaign for Children sent a letter to Congress to provide comments on the American Health Care Act. The …
New House Healthcare Bill Would Harm Medicaid, and Thereby, Child Health Coverage
Meg Biallas | March 7, 2017 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) – In response to the release of the American Health Care Act by Republican leadership in …
Child Advocates Call on Governors to Oppose Medicaid Block Grants and Per Capita Caps
Meg Biallas | February 24, 2017 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2017 (WASHINGTON, DC) – First Focus Campaign for Children (FFCC) President Bruce Lesley warns in an open letter to …
Advocacy Groups Warn of ‘Disastrous’ Effects of Proposed Medicaid Cuts
Meg Biallas | February 22, 2017 |
FierceHealthcare by Leslie Small 2/22/17 The changes to Medicaid funding recently proposed by Republicans could have serious consequences for vulnerable populations and state budgets …
The Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act of 2017
Cara Baldari | February 22, 2017 |
Nearly half of infants and toddlers in the U.S. are living in low-income families. This means that over 5 million young children are living in …