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Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Press Democrat
California is diverging from federal COVID vaccine guidance by offering updated vaccines to all residents 6 months and older, in response to federal restrictions and a new state law linking immunization policies to science-based recommendations, with local health officials emphasizing the importance of vaccination amid ongoing respiratory virus season.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by governor.state.nm.us
New Mexico will become the first U.S. state to offer universal, no-cost child care to all families starting Nov. 1, removing income restrictions and investing in child care infrastructure and workforce to support families, children, and the economy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HHS.gov
The Biden-Harris administration has released new data showing the impact of state policy choices on children's enrollment in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). States that have implemented federal strategies and prioritized auto-renewals have been more successful in renewing eligible children's coverage. The data also highlights that failure to expand Medicaid has led to higher disenrollment rates in certain states. The administration has extended federal flexibilities to states until the end of 2024 and called on nine states with the highest child disenrollment rates to adopt additional strategies to protect children's coverage. Secretary Becerra urged these states to remove barriers, reduce call center wait times, and expand Medicaid programs.