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As a program that s improved health insurance access for kids celebrates its silver anniversary, there are calls to ensure it remains strong for the future. Friday is the 25th anniversary of the Children s Health Insurance Program, created by Congress to cover millions of kids who might not otherwise have health-care coverage. Instead of creating a standalone program, said Loren Anthes, a public-policy fellow with the Center for Community Solutions, Ohio leverages CHIP dollars to extend Medicaid eligibility. .
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the Children s Health Insurance Program. Since its start in 1997, the child uninsured rate in the U.S. has dropped nearly 10 percentage points. .
Connecticut ranks among the top 10 states in offering access to mental health services for its youth population, according to the latest report from Mental Health America, but advocates said more could be done. The Children s Hospital Association said in 2020, early in the pandemic, there was a 24% increase in mental health emergency department visits for kids ages 5-11. Bob Duncan, chief operating officer for Connecticut Children s Medical Center and Health System, said strengthening Medicaid s mental health investment is needed, and the nation needs more providers in the pediatric mental health system. .