The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a critical program with a long history of bipartisan support and a track record of success that provides quality, affordable health care coverage to children from low income households, who do not meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid. CHIP ensures these Maine kids can access the health care they need to stay on track to become healthy, successful adults.
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The census is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau every ten years. The data collected is then used to allocate federal funding to states and municipalities, as well as to determine congressional representation. For this reason, a complete and accurate census is critical for our country and for our state. It will shape the lives of our youngest children at the most critical points in their development - now and for the next ten years to come.
Despite the vital importance of the census, we face another potential undercount of young children in 2020. In 2015, $2.8 billion in federal funds was allocated to Maine based on census data. Much of that went to programs critical for children.
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a critical program with a long history of bipartisan support and a track record of success that provides quality, affordable health care coverage to children from low-income households, who don’t meet the eligibility requirements for Medicaid.1,2 CHIP ensures these Maine kids can access the health care they need to stay on track to become healthy, successful adults.
With quality health care coverage, Maine children and families can access the health care they need to become active and vibrant participants in our state, communities and economy. However, the new senate health care bill, threatens the health and well-being of all Mainers, especially children, seniors and individuals with disabilities. It overhauls the Medicaid program, weakens essential health benefits/patient protection, and leaves more Mainers without health insurance.
More than 20,000 Maine children have a parent who has served time. At 8%, Maine has the highest percentage of children with incarcerated parents in New England.
Investing in early childhood education is a fiscally responsible way to reduce deficits and create surpluses, now and in the future.
The Maine Children’s Alliance advocates for sound public policies and promotes best practices to improve the lives of all Maine children, youth, and families.
331 State Street, Augusta, Maine 04330 • Phone: (207) 623-1868 • Email: outreach@mekids.org
