Center For Children and Families – CCF is a health policy and research center dedicated to expanding and improving health coverage for America's children and families

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Critical Threats to Child and Family Health Intensify in 2026: Here is What We are Watching at CCF

February 6, 2026

Joan Alker

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Tracking State Readiness to Implement HR 1

August 28, 2025
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The Future of ACA’s Medicaid Expansion: What do Changes in HR1 Mean?

November 10, 2025

Adam Searing
and
Joan Alker
Blog

CMS Guidance on Medicaid Work Requirements Leaves States Hanging

December 11, 2025

Joan Alker

Research & Reports

Medicaid, CHIP, and Affordable Care Act Marketplace Cuts and Other Health Provisions in the Budget Reconciliation Law, Explained

July 22, 2025

Edwin Park
and
Sabrina Corlette
Blog

Self-Help Tools and Tutorials Are Critical to Implementing Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements

February 6, 2026

Tricia Brooks
and
Antony Lin
Blog

Fact-Checking Dr Oz’ Claims About Rural Health Investments

February 6, 2026

Adam Searing
Blog

CCF Welcomes Longtime Collaborator Steven Lopez to our Team

February 5, 2026

Joan Alker

Research & Reports

CCF Comments on “Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility” NPRM

December 27, 2025
U.S. and State-by-State Child Health Coverage Trends

September 12, 2025

Joan Alker
and
Yuliya Yafimenka
Are States Ready to Implement HR 1 and Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements?

September 4, 2025

Tricia Brooks
,
Joan Alker
,
Hannah Green
,
Yuliya Yafimenka
and
Antony Lin
Medicaid is a Critical Insurer for Small Business

June 26, 2025

Joan Alker
and
David Chase
Medicaid and CHIP Cuts in the House-Passed Reconciliation Bill Explained

May 27, 2025

Edwin Park
Medicaid Plays A Key Role for Maternal and Infant Health in Rural Communities

May 15, 2025

Joan Alker
and
Aubrianna Osorio