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  • Immigration

    From the Mouths of Children

    Children are gifted mimics. When a grown person says something, it gives a young person permission to repeat.

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  • Health

    Comments on Proposed 2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters

    We joined other national child health groups to submit comments in response to the proposed 2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. Overall, approximately one-half of all children are covered by commercial plans with more than one million children enrolled in Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) to date. Commercial coverage, whether through an employer plan or a QHP, must ensure that covered children have access to timely, affordable, high-quality and age-appropriate care that meets their unique developmental needs and enables them to meet their full potential as adults. Access to health care for children and their families is vital to long-term health, well-being and productivity.

  • Immigration

    Staying the Course to #ProtectFamilies

    We are disappointed that public charge regulations from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State will go into effect today, February 24. But we have not lost heart. As our team in Texas is saying, “Keep calm and stay enrolled!” Our fight continues.

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  • Child Welfare

    Comments on HHS's Religious Freedom Protections Proposed Rule

    This most recent rule rescinds regulations that were put in place “to improve service delivery and strengthen religious liberty.” Repealing these religious freedom protections is not a necessary step and does not reflect the will of the broader faith community. This NPRM will provide only a nominal benefit for some faith-based organizations receiving federal funds to provide social services. In doing so, however, it will put the religious liberty, safety and well-being of the beneficiaries of these social services at grave risk.