Children's Hospital Colorado

Healthcare for Children: Protecting and Expanding Access to Care

Protecting health coverage and access for all children

At Children’s Hospital Colorado, advocating for public policies that improve child health is a key part of our mission. We believe health insurance coverage is crucial for children's health.  Insurance ensures consistent access to medical care and preventive services that support their growth and development, whether through private insurance, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (also known as CHIP or CHP+), TRICARE or other programs.

Why health insurance coverage for children matters

Health insurance coverage is vital because it enables children to access the healthcare services that they need to grow up healthy and strong, particularly in the prenatal and early formative years of life. That’s why our advocacy teams work to ensure stable, high-quality health insurance coverage for as many kids as possible.

The state of child health

The United States and Colorado have made progress on child health through investments in programs like Medicaid and CHIP. Compared to children who are uninsured, children enrolled in the Medicaid and CHIP programs have shown better health and educational outcomes — and improved circumstances for their families, too.  

The Government Affairs team at Children’s Hospital Colorado advocates for access to high-quality pediatric care so that all children have a chance to grow up healthy and strong, regardless of their insurance plan.  

Medicaid for children

Medicaid supports children and families by providing healthcare coverage that meets their needs and allows them to receive necessary care. Strengthening healthcare access for children in their early years is proven to improve their health and wellness for their entire lives.

Frequently asked questions about Medicaid

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Help protect children’s access to healthcare

Our advocacy network through Child Health Champions makes it quick and simple to write emails, make phone calls and speak up for kids’ needs — including healthcare coverage — so lawmakers know that their constituents value child health.

Register as a Child Health Champ

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Questions? Please email us at advocacy@childrenscolorado.org.