By Martha Heberlein These are uncertain times for children and their families – the threat of job and health insurance losses haunt many. Health reform could provide the peace of mind families need, but it is important to keep in mind that children are just one piece of the family puzzle. Parents must not be […]
By Jocelyn Guyer A quick addendum… It has been only a few hours since we posted our statement on California’s decision to shut down new enrollment into its Children’s Health Insurance Program even as most states have found ways to maintain or even strengthen their coverage of children. In the interim, some more bad news […]
By Jocelyn Guyer During tough budget times, most states have maintained their commitment to covering uninsured children. At least eighteen states have even further strengthened coverage for uninsured children, despite budget problems, as the recession has increased the need. While many states have prioritized covering uninsured children, California lawmakers voted to deny coverage to nearly […]
By Sara Gagné-Holmes, Executive Director of Maine Equal Justice Partners In drafting a national plan, Washington should follow Maine’s lead. In the health care debate, most agree that costs will not be controlled until everyone is covered and able to access the right care, including preventive care and management of chronic illnesses, at the right […]
It was another eventful week for health reform. You only have to turn on CNN or read the blogs for the political ins and outs. On perhaps the less sexy side of things, we have been busy reading the House’s new 1,018 page health reform bill, the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. The […]
By Joe Touschner This week has been a reminder of both the promise and peril of health reform–we have seen real progress but also real signs that the whole initiative could falter. Health reform legislation passed two committees in the House–Ways and Means and Education and Labor, but there remains serious doubt about whether it […]
