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The Center for Children and Families' State Resource Center provides state resources and tools to assist in advancing health coverage for children and families.


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(5/8/08)
CMS Addresses CMS Directive
In a new State Health Official letter, CMS addresses some of the issues raised by the August 17 directive. The directive restricts the ability of states to provide health coverage to uninsured children using SCHIP funds.

State Health Official Letter • CCF Analysis of Letter

(5/6/08)
A Lost Opportunity for Affordable Health Care Coverage for Children
Tens of thousands of children have already lost out on coverage as a direct result of the August 17th directive and more children are at risk of losing coverage in the months ahead. A new CCF report based on data and analyses by state officials, research organizations, and legal experts provides an update on the impact of the directive.

Executive Summary • Full Report • Press Release

(5/2/08)
State Update: Rhode Island Cuts Coverage to 2,800 Immigrant Children
In order to close a $168 million deficit, the Rhode Island FY 2008 Supplemental Budget makes widespread cuts across state government. The Governor's proposed eligibility decrease for adults from 185% to 133% FPL was not included in the final budget; however, it does eliminate RIte Care health coverage for more than 2,800 immigrant children that had been grandfathered into the program.

• Senate Approves Supplemental Budget, Press Release, May 1, 2008

• Proposed Cuts in Health Care Protested, Providence Journal, January 24, 2008


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