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The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) responded to two Medicaid proposed rules impacting access to care for children. In our comments on Feb. 16, 2026, we urged CMS to withdraw both proposals, emphasizing that each exceeds the agency’s statutory authority.
Read CHA’s comment letters for each rule.
H.R. 1 makes significant changes to the Medicaid program and includes policies that will limit children’s access to care.
The Children’s Hospital Association's H.R. 1 implementation tracker highlights state activity in four key areas.
As the Committee examines policy solutions to address affordability, we strongly recommend a specific focus on the unique needs of children and pediatric providers.
