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Fact Sheets: Medicaid & CHIP Provide Quality Health Insurance for Half of Pennsylvania Kids – January 2025

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. The three fact sheets in this series show enrollment by Congressional, state House, and state Senate districts.

Report: State of Children’s Health in Pennsylvania – November 2024


The number of uninsured children in Pennsylvania remains stable following last year’s unwinding of the Medicaid continuous coverage provision, but no progress has been made, according to our 2024 State of Children’s Health report. The report provides the first look at the impact of resuming Medicaid renewals following a three-year federal hiatus during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Fact Sheet: Keep Kids Healthy and Ready to Learn – August 2024


Back-to-school season is an opportunity to make sure kids have the health coverage they need to be ready to learn. There’s a lot to do to get kids ready for school. Start crossing off your back-to-school list with free or low-cost health insurance today! With MEDICAID or CHIP, they’re covered for yearly physicals, immunizations, mental health services, dental check-ups, and more.

Fact Sheets: Medicaid & CHIP Provide Quality Health Insurance for Half of Pennsylvania Kids – February 2024

Over the past year, much has happened in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) that has changed how families apply for or renew public health insurance for their children. The three fact sheets in this series show enrollment by Congressional, state House, and state Senate districts.

Report: State of Children’s Health in Pennsylvania – November 2023


The 2022 State of Children’s Health Report shows the factors that contribute to a child’s likelihood of being uninsured include family income, race and ethnicity, geography, and age. It uses the most recent Census data and examines the role of public health insurance programs as comprehensive coverage options and how Medicaid continues to provide a safety net of coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

State of the Child

 

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