Blog Post Series Explores Importance of Medicaid for Different Populations of Kids and Families
Medicaid plays a leading role in the health and well-being of families across the country—nearly 40% of children receive health care coverage under the program. With its comprehensive set of pediatric benefits, Medicaid provides access to necessary medical care, screenings, and preventive services that support both the immediate and long-term health of children and caregivers.
Our new blog post series explores the role Medicaid plays in the health of children, families and communities. In these posts, our experts from diverse disciplines dig into the data, and in some cases lean on their clinical experience caring for children, to underscore the importance of the program for different groups of children and their families.
Explore these posts below and stay tuned—we'll update this page as we post new content in this series.
Medicaid Works for Children and Families in Rural Pennsylvania
Video: Dr. Jennifer Whittaker highlights the ways Medicaid supports kids and families living in rural areas.
Why Medicaid Is Important for Children and Youth With Disabilities
Video: Dr. Kate Wallis helps us understand how Medicaid coverage supports these children.
Why Adult Medicaid Is a Critical Component of Child Health
Medicaid Is a Lifeline for Many Working Families
Video: Doug Strane explains why many middle-income families are relying on Medicaid for their children.
The Vital Role of Medicaid in Adolescent Eating Disorder Care
Secondary Medicaid: Why Privately Insured Children Rely on Medicaid, Too
The Heart of the Matter: Why Medicaid Is Crucial for Children With Congenital Heart Disease