Washington, D.C. — During tough budget times, most states have maintained their commitment to
covering uninsured children, according to Jocelyn Guyer, Co-Director of the Center for Children
and Families at Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute. At least eighteen states have even
further strengthened coverage for uninsured children, despite budget problems, according to CCF’s
Guyer.
“While many states have prioritized covering uninsured children, California lawmakers voted to
deny coverage to children,” said Guyer. This decision ignores strong public support for providing
affordable health coverage to children and families,” said Guyer.
