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Children and Adolescents have Distinct Health NeedsThe National Health Law Program protects the rights of children and adolescents to receive the health care they need in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).Medicaid & Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT)Medicaid provides quality coverage for more than…

One in Five Individuals in U.S. Relies on MedicaidMedicaid is the country’s most inclusive health care program, providing high quality, affordable coverage to more than 90 million low-income individuals. Medicaid is the largest source of federally supported health care coverage. In exchange for federal funding, states must meet a…

Advancing Progressive Health Care PolicyOur team of policy experts shapes and influences legislation at the federal and state level to better serve the unique health care needs of underserved communities. Our research and analysis of pressing health care issues are an indispensable tool for lawmakers as they make decisions…

California Advocates Leading the Way On Health Care Rights for AllCalifornia is a leader among states in the field of health care and largely successful in implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), both through its Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, and its health insurance Exchange, Covered California.The National Health Law Program's…