The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) held a special virtual session of our new Child Medicaid Policy Institute (CMPI) on Tuesday, December 17 at 2 pm ET. What: CMPI seeks to educate health advocates, providers, other stakeholders, and policymakers on the fundamentals of the Medicaid program and its importance for children, families, and […]
Joan Alker, Executive Director and a cofounder of the Georgetown University Center forChildren and Families (CCF) received the Grantmakers In Health’s 2024 Andy Hyman Award. Theaward pays tribute grantees who embody a commitment to principled action, passionateleadership to advance social change, and dedication to making progress in policy and practicedespite challenging political environments. Ms. Alker was nominated […]
“Today the Trump Administration wisely withdrew a rule that would have added onerous red tape and slashed enrollment just when people need Medicaid the most, as many lose their jobs and see their hours and wages drastically cut and others are stricken with COVID-19. Medicaid is one of the most powerful tools states have to […]
50-State Analysis Finds Improvement Greater in Medicaid Expansion States The rate of uninsurance among children dropped to a historic low of 6% following implementation of the Affordable Care Act in 2014, according to a new report by the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’s Center for Children and Families. The improvement in the uninsured rate for children […]
Washington, D.C. – A new Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) report found that the uninsured rate for children continues to decline, while most Americans think the rate is increasing. A national survey by PerryUndem Research and Communications commissioned by the research center found that most Americans believe the last five years have […]
In the wake of President Obama’s re-election, uncertainty about implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has disappeared and the State of Florida now faces important decisions regarding its Medicaid program. Among the most critical of these is whether or not to exercise its option to expand Medicaid coverage to Florida residents with […]
