#CHIP
is celebrating 25 years of connecting kids to health coverage! Coverage is associated with improved health, reduced disability, greater academic success, and more. Learn more:
#CHIPat25
#DYK
? As the days get shorter, seasonal affective disorder can cause changes in mood, behavior, and eating habits in kids and teens.
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
coverage offers access to behavioral and mental health services for children up to age 19:
#Enroll365
This National Public Health Week, get connected to
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
— enrollment is open year-round and can help families access preventive, emergency, dental and vision health services. Remember to renew annually:
#Enroll365
#NPHW
👀 Regular routine eye exams can help spot and correct vision problems early. Coverage with
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
includes comprehensive eye exams for kids up to age 19. Help eligible children keep their vision strong:
#SYVM
Keep your family healthy during
#flu
season by washing your hands and getting the flu vaccine!
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
cover routine vaccinations, including flu vaccine for children up to age 19. Learn more:
#Enroll365
#DYK
that
#flu
vaccine is crucial not only for the person receiving it, but also for stopping further spread to others?
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
cover vaccinations and more for kids and teens up to age 19. Learn more:
#Enroll365
Help us remind families to check their mailboxes for important
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
renewal information! Learn more about keeping families covered, especially if your state has started the renewal process:
It’s Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Regular vision screening and eye exams can help detect vision problems in kids before they affect academic performance, development, and daily activities. Vision care is covered by
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
:
Sign up for our upcoming webinar on April 29 to hear about the use of mental health services & how CMS, SAMHSA, and other organizations are working to get children and teens access to mental health care, covered by
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
:
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! In the U.S., almost 2 out of 5 children and teens have untreated cavities. With
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
coverage, dental services, including fillings, are covered:
#NCDHM
Today @ 3PM ET, join
@HRSAgov
for a presentation by
#HRSA
grantees about how they are increasing access to behavioral health services in
#rural
communities. Hear their stories and learn best practices to ensure that rural people who need care get it.
Let’s spread vision awareness by helping families enroll in
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
! Coverage includes regular routine eye exams that can help detect potential vision problems. Help children keep their vision strong:
Families with
#Medicaid
or
#CHIP
should review and update their contact information with their state Medicaid office now to prevent lapses in coverage later. A lapse may delay important well-child visits or vaccines — learn more about staying covered:
Families can easily update their contact info with their state Medicaid office to ensure they receive important information about upcoming renewals. Make sure families in your community know what steps to take to stay covered with
#Medicaid
&
#CHIP
:
Don’t let the school year sneak up on you — as parents prepare their kids to get back to class, remind them to
#CatchUpOnCare
, too. Routine check-ups and vaccines are covered under
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
. Learn more:
August is National Immunization Awareness Month —staying on track with routine vaccines helps kids stay healthy year-round. Remind families that many important vaccines are covered by
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
:
#NIAM
Getting a
#FluVaccine
is the best way to help combat
#Flu
and prevent further spread to others.
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
cover vaccinations for kids and teens up to age 19, including flu vaccine. Help families
#FightFlu
:
#COVID19
has been tough on kids, physically and mentally. Through free or low-cost health coverage,
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
can provide access to mental and behavioral health services. Mental health can’t wait:
#MHAM
Happy Thanksgiving from the Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign! We’re thankful for the partners and grantees helping to enroll families in
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
so kids can lead healthy lives. Learn more about the campaign here:
Today is the first day of
#HispanicHeritageMonth
! Visit our Outreach Tool Library to find free resources available in Spanish. Use these to help connect families to
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
coverage:
#HHM
1 in 5 children in the U.S. live in rural areas. Due to multiple barriers to care, they’re less likely to have health coverage & receive the support they need to thrive. See our resources for connecting families in rural communities to
#Medicaid
&
#CHIP
:
As flu season approaches, remember that
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
provide kids and teens up to age 19 the chance to
#FightFlu
by covering the yearly
#FluVaccine
. Find coverage today:
#DYK
?: Hispanic/Latino communities have the third highest flu-related hospitalization rate in the U.S. The
@CDCgov
has recommendations in English and Spanish for when you should get vaccinated against the flu:
Vaccinations help reduce the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles and mumps.
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
cover routine vaccinations for children up to age 19. Learn more:
#Enroll365
#WellnessWed
Seasonal
#flu
can affect even the healthiest children. Help
#FightFlu
by practicing healthy habits such as frequent handwashing and getting flu vaccine - covered by
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
. Learn more:
#Enroll365
Are you working on
#BacktoSchool
outreach plans? Use our School-Based Outreach and Enrollment toolkit to help students
#GetCovered
for the school year:
CDC's new action guide for school and district leaders provides six strategies schools can use to improve students’ mental health. Learn more from
@CDC_DASH
:
#CDCMentalHealth
When kids experience stressful events, it can affect how they think and feel.
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
offers mental and behavioral health services for kids up to age 19 who may need additional support. Connect families to coverage:
#NationalPTSDDay
With
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
, children have access to routine care visits, including dental and vision check-ups. Get families in your community to
#CatchUpOnCare
:
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
offer free or low-cost health insurance for kids and teens up to age 19. Enroll today to access important routine care, like well-child visits and vaccinations, to stay healthy.
#Enroll365
#WellnessWed
Mental Health Awareness month is a key time to ensure kids get care for all aspects of their wellbeing. Children up to age 19 enrolled in
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
have access to mental and behavioral health services. Learn more:
#MHAM
Immunizations? Covered. Celebrate
#NIAM19
and help kids get access to the immunizations they need so they can stay healthy throughout the school year:
#Enroll365
#ThursdayThoughts
Language and cultural differences can be major barriers to enrolling diverse families in
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
coverage. The Campaign has outreach and enrollment materials that are already translated into Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish:
April is
#MinorityHealth
Month, focused this year on how partnerships can advance health equity and reduce health disparities for ethnic minority populations. Our Campaign supports health equity by connecting kids and parents with the
#healthcare
they need.
#NMHM18
#Enroll365
Even low levels of lead in blood can affect kids’ learning, attentiveness, and academic achievement. Luckily, catching it early can reduce long-term effects. Blood lead tests are covered by
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
for kids and teens up to age 19:
NEW materials posted! Check out our new infographic that shows how healthcare can increase positive academic success. Download here in English or Spanish:
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
renewals are coming – remind families to update their contact information with their state Medicaid office to ensure they receive important information about renewals, coming by mail:
Help families avoid a gap in
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
coverage during the annual renewal process this year. Remind families to check their mailboxes and fill out their renewal letters ASAP. Learn more about renewal here:
March is Save Your Vision Month! Undetected vision problems in children can affect development or lead to a misdiagnosed learning disability.
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
coverage provides kids access to comprehensive eye exams to keep their vision strong:
#SYVM
Help enroll eligible kids in
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
! Get the latest outreach and enrollment tips delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing to the Campaign’s eNewsletter today:
#Enroll365
#MondayMotivation
When kids are having a tough time,
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
can provide access to mental and behavioral health services, in-person and via telehealth, through free or low-cost health coverage. Mental health can’t wait:
💚 If someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need.
💚 Screenshot and share the warning signs for suicide that may help you determine if a loved one is at risk.
August is the perfect time to get your kids up to date on vaccines and wellness visits. Enroll in
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
before school starts to make sure everyone has access to health care.
#CMSNativeHealth
It’s vital for kids to get their annual physical, even if their sports schedules or other activities are shortened or on hold.
#Medicaid
&
#CHIP
offer free or low-cost health insurance that cover routine care services such as physicals & well-child visits.
Vaccinations help reduce the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles and mumps.
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
cover routine vaccinations for children up to age 19. Inform others:
#Enroll365
Keep kids protected from
#COVID19
as they head back to school. Children 6 months & older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine & kids 5 years and older may be ready for a booster. For more information, call your child’s doctor or visit to find a vaccine near you.
Don’t forget to remind parents they need to re-enroll their kids in
#Medicaid
/
#CHIP
each year! Visit our Outreach Tool Library & download NEW palmcards to help parents keep their kids
#Covered
!
#Enroll365
Help give parents peace of mind knowing that kids and teens up to age 19 can get covered with
#Medicaid
or
#CHIP
. With free or low-cost coverage, children can access essential medical services, preventive care, and emergency services, if needed:
#DYK
? Kids should have their first dental screening by their first birthday. With
#Medicaid
&
#CHIP
, kids can access dental services along with other routine care. Know someone who’s missed an appointment last year? Help families find a dentist:
#NCDHM
Kids without health insurance are often sidelined from sports. As we swing into spring, remind families that
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
cover annual physicals, immunizations, and more. Help kids get covered and get in the game:
An estimated 535,000 children under the age five in the U.S. have high blood lead levels. All kids up to age 6 years that are enrolled in
#Medicaid
or
#CHIP
should receive appropriate blood lead screening tests; requirements and guidelines differ by state:
Mental health among kids remains a concern. In 2021
@CDCgov
reported a third of high school students experienced poor mental health during the past 30 days.
#Medicaid
&
#CHIP
cover mental &behavioral health services for kids up to age 19:
May is
#MentalHealthMonth
! Processing big life changes can be difficult, especially for children.
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
cover mental health services for children up to age 19. Find out more:
#MHM2021
Join us on February 18 for a webinar about recent trends in oral health services! Learn how dental coverage from
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
can help promote good oral health among children. Register here:
#NCDHM
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
coverage should be renewed annually. Families already enrolled should confirm their address on file is up-to-date, especially if they have moved in the last year. Find state contact information:
#Enroll365
Encourage expecting moms to
#GetCovered
by
#Medicaid
before baby arrives. Coverage can help pregnant women access pre- and post-natal services, as well as care for their baby as they grow. Learn more:
#Enroll365
#Medicaid
and
#CHIP
provide free and low-cost health coverage which includes mental and behavioral health services for children up to age 19. This Mental Health Awareness Month, find coverage for your family:
#MHAM