Right now, children and youth face unique challenges, but we cannot ignore those that existed before the pandemic. We hope this report spurs advancements in policy, legislative and fiscal reform to better support outcomes for children and families involved with the system.
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"We are making sure that we're lifting up in Pennsylvania: 1.2 million kids receive their health insurance through Medicaid and it's providing health insurance to individuals in the state," said Kari King, president and CEO of PPC via @PNS_News
PA ranks 20th in children's well-being, despite health challenges
Pennsylvania ranks 20th in the nation for overall child well-being, in the new 2025 Kids Count Data Book. The An...
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The 2025 KIDS COUNT® Data Book shows how PA is doing on child and family well-being across four domains – education, health, economic well-being and family and community. Download the full report to see how PA ranks. https://bit.ly/25DataBook-BS
Congress is considering the largest cuts to #Medicaid in the program’s history. More than 1.3 million PA children are enrolled in Medicaid to cover costs associated with wellness visits, immunizations, dental appointments, early intervention and mental health.
“It’s really trying to achieve savings by taking health care away from millions of people, including children," said Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy for nonprofit Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children via @TribLIVE and @QuinceyReese
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Pa. health experts predict spike in uninsured Pennsylvanians with House bill outlining Medicaid cuts
Becky Ludwick foresees a spike in the number of Pennsylvanians without health insurance if a bill passed by the ...
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