o debt deals have been made in Washington yet, but we’re getting more and more nervous that lawmakers have mistakenly concluded that the best way to balance the budget is to cut ARKids First and Medicaid. That would leave...
Right now, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are negotiating a deal to pay our country’s debts and protect our economy from disaster. However, in these negotiations, Medicaid – a critical lifeline for seniors, people living with disabilities and children –...
Here’s a great wrap-up of a recent study out of Oregon on the effectiveness of Medicaid. From Joan Alker at the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University: As we all engage in defense of the Medicaid program...
AACF encourages child advocates to take time to weigh in on the state Medicaid reform effort through a short DHS survey (see link below). DHS and partners are working to find new ways to purchase health services in a more...
More than half of Arkansans on Medicaid would be dropped from coverage under a plan by Congressional leaders to cut the nation’s deficit. An Urban Institute study projects that 52 percent of those enrolled in Medicaid in Arkansas would...
Arkansas Lawmakers Ensure Kids Keep Coverage as Private Plans Leave the State The legislative session in Arkansas ended last month with many accomplishments for kids’ health on the books. We spend a lot of time talking about measures to...
Mother’s Day is coming up. As a mom, I can’t help thinking what a big help America’s new health care law will be to moms like me around the state in promoting and protecting our children’s health and the...
Four state legislators received awards Tuesday for their tireless work on behalf of children in this year’s regular session of the Arkansas General Assembly. Northwest Arkansas lawmakers Sen. Sue Madison, Sen. Johnny Key, Rep. Uvalde Lindsey and Rep. Greg...
The Arkansas Finish Line Coalition was pleased to see Senate Bill 65 signed by Gov. Mike Beebe Wednesday. It will ensure as many as 20,000 children eligible for ARKids First health insurance aren’t pushed out of coverage because of...
Either we set it up the way we want, or the federal government does it for us. TODAY: Please contact the members of the House Insurance and Commerce Committee and tell them to vote FOR House Bill 2138. It...