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Cover All Kids
Healthcare Campaign
Every child should have health coverage. As a state we’ve made tremendous progress. In early 2007 the governor signed the Cover All Kids law. It phases in comprehensive health insurance options, under the umbrella of Apple Health for Kids, to meet the goal of covering all kids in Washington by 2010. Watch this video to see the impact Apple Health for Kids is having on kids and families across the state.
The Children’s Alliance and our partners in the Health Coalition for Children and Youth are working every step of the way to make sure the Cover All Kids law fulfills its promise. We’ll continue to pursue policies that will create equal access to care for all children in Washington State.
Latest News
MEDIA RELEASE: Senate, house budgets raise much-needed revenue
Posted on: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 6:02pm
Senate and House lawmakers have rightly proposed budgets that raise substantial new revenue to protect some of the vital services that are helping children and families weather this punishing recession. But more revenue is needed to prevent devastating cuts to safety-net programs that, if enacted, would hurt families and pose serious threats to our state’s economic recovery.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Governor's revised budget an important step forward
Posted on: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 1:58pm
January 13, 2010 — Gov. Chris Gregoire’s revised budget rightly protects Apple Health for Kids, Maternity Support Services and some other vital programs that are helping Washington families weather this grueling recession. But many critical investments remain in jeopardy.
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No Kidding! Blog
Another year of progress on kids health care – let's keep it going
Submitted on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 16:44
One year ago, President Obama signed the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA). Gov. Chris Gregoire was in the room, and since then, our state leaders have reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to covering all kids.
Over the past year, about 2.6 million more children nationwide – tens of thousands of them in Washington state – got health coverage through CHIP or Medicaid.
New Report Highlights Critical Moment for Children's Health
Submitted on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 09:32
Washington state is at a critical moment for children’s health. For five years, state leaders and community partners have been working toward the vision of covering all children in Washington by 2010.
Resources
Apple Health for Kids: Outreach Works
Created on: Friday, February 26, 2010 - 11:02am
Apple Health for Kids provides comprehensive and affordable health coverage for children in our state. The Senate’s budget proposal completely eliminates funding for outreach activities. The ability to leverage future federal performance bonuses, in the millions, relies on our ability to identify and enroll eligible children through successful outreach strategies.
Read about our state's highly effective Apple Health for Kids outreach efforts.
Kids and Revenue: Questions and Answers
Created on: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 9:47am
Lawmakers are debating ways to adopt a balanced budget by March 11th—they can either cut services, raise revenue, or do a combination of both. We support a balanced approach that includes significant new revenues. Delaying action is not an option. Read more about why kids need revenue now.
How can you help?
Alert!
Urge lawmakers to watch this message before they make their final budget vote. Take action!
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The Children's Alliance pushed for a Department of Early Learning, elevating the needs of our youngest learners to the cabinet level. Learn more >>
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