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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
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Joan Alker
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CMS Guidance on Medicaid Work Requirements Leaves States Hanging

December 11, 2025

Joan Alker

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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
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Florida Bill Would Waste Money on a Lose-Lose Plan to Punish Very Low-Income Parents

February 20, 2026

Joan Alker
and
Jade Little
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Fact-Checking Dr Oz’ Claims About Rural Health Investments

February 6, 2026

Adam Searing
The U.S. dollar wrapped by red tape

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Implementing Costly Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements: Who Will Foot the Bill?

February 11, 2026

Andy Schneider

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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
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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