In every community across Pennsylvania, Medicaid and CHIP play a big role in keeping kids covered and healthy. Through these public health insurance options, nearly half of all children have access to check-ups, doctor-recommended screenings, vaccinations and much more.
As families grapple with the rising costs of everyday expenses, it’s more important than ever that they have access to high-quality, affordable health care for both physical and mental health.
Any cuts to Medicaid, including block grants and per capita caps, would jeopardize coverage for nearly 1.2 million Pennsylvania children, including children with special health care needs, children living in families with lower incomes, and children living in or aging out of foster care.
The three fact sheets in this series show enrollment by Congressional, state House, and state Senate districts:
