The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign Notes eNewsletter provides timely and relevant information about resources and other information pertaining to Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) outreach and enrollment.
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2023
- Get Vaccinated Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV with Medicaid and CHIP this Winter November 14, 2023
- Affordable Health Coverage for All: Medicaid and CHIP in Rural Areas October 18, 2023
- Medicaid and CHIP Protect Kids and Teens for Today and for the Future September 18, 2023
- Staying Up to Date on Childhood Vaccines with Medicaid and CHIP September 1, 2023
- Helping Kids Head Back to School with Health Coverage July 25, 2023
- Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Eligibility Renewals are Here! May 02, 2023
- CMS Announces Connecting Kids to Coverage HEALTHY KIDS American Indian/Alaska Native 2023 Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreement Grantees March 30, 2023
- It’s Time to “Think Teeth” – Today and Every Day! March 07, 2023
2022
- Addressing Barriers to Health Coverage through Equitable Outreach December 22, 2022
- Reaching Families in Rural Areas to Support Access to Medicaid and CHIP November 16, 2022
- Fight Flu this Season with Medicaid and CHIP October 24, 2022
- Ensuring Kids are Healthy and Ready to Learn September 29, 2022
- Celebrating 25 Years of the Children’s Health Insurance Program August 5, 2022
- Preparing for Unwinding and Returning to Regular Operations after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Resources Available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 27, 2022
- Mental Health Matters: Highlighting Mental and Behavioral Health Services Covered through Medicaid and CHIP May 26, 2022
- Equitable Outreach – Resources to Help Families Overcome Barriers to Health Coverage April 25, 2022
- Take Care of Teeth and Keep Smiles Healthy! March 10, 2022
- HHS and CMS Take Steps to Help Keep Families Connected to Coverage After the Eventual End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency March 8, 2022
- Enhance Your Medicaid and CHIP Outreach with Radio and TV Public Service Announcements January 28, 2022
2021
- Protect Children from COVID-19 and the Flu this Winter December 07, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Eligible Children Ages 5 and Up November 15, 2021
- Rest Easier This Flu Season with Medicaid and CHIP October 12, 2021
- Immunizing Children and Teens Helps Them Stay Healthy and Protected Throughout the School Year August 20, 2021
- Strategies to Address Mental Health Among Children and Teens & Resources to Get Them Access to Care June 24, 2021
- New Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Snapshot Shows Almost 10 million Americans Enrolled in Coverage During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency June 22, 2021
- Data Report Shows Vulnerable Children and Teens Forgoing Mental Health Care During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency May 19, 2021
- A Note About the Significance of CMS’s “Connecting Kids to Coverage” National Campaign May 07, 2021
- Promoting Oral Health Benefits through Medicaid and CHIP Year-Round April 8, 2021
- Think Teeth! Keep Kids Smiling Now and All Year Long February 24, 2021
2020
- Catch Up On Care - December 22, 2020
- Getting Back on Track with School and Health Care - October 13, 2020
- Providing Peace of Mind to Parents - June 29, 2020
- Bright Smiles, Brighter Futures - February 26, 2020
- CMS Awards Nearly $6 Million in Funding to Help Increase Enrollment of American Indian and Alaska Native Children in Medicaid and CHIP - January 15, 2020
2019
- Thank You for Helping to Keep Kids Covered in 2019! - December 30, 2019
- Keep Your Outreach Knowledge Crisp This Fall - October 17, 2019
- Roll-Call for Back-to-School Outreach - September 5, 2019
2018
- Parent Mentors are Helping Families Enroll Children in Medicaid and CHIP in Communities Nationwide - December 19, 2018
- Outreach Strategies to Help Your Organization Reach Uninsured Families Living in Rural Communities - August 30, 2018
- A Lesson Plan to Enroll Children in Medicaid and CHIP This Back-to-School Season - July 18, 2018
- Talking to Teens about Health Care and Coverage - April 18, 2018
- Helping Parents Plan for Seasonal Illness and Allergies - February 22, 2018
2017
- Engaging Local Municipalities in Medicaid and CHIP Outreach - July 24, 2017
- Making the Grade in Your Back-to-School Outreach & Enrollment Efforts - June 23, 2017
- Campaign Updates - May 8, 2017
- Keep Kids Smiling! - April 17, 2017
- Modern Families and Health Coverage - April 7, 2017
- Connecting American Indian and Alaska Native Children to Health Coverage - January 20, 2017
2016
- Marketplace Open Enrollment: An Optimal Time to Also Promote Medicaid and CHIP - December 15, 2016
- "Si Se Puede!": Tips for Increasing Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment in Hispanic Communities - October 6, 2016
- A+ Back-to-School Outreach and Enrollment Efforts - August 25, 2016
- Building Media Relationships to Expand Medicaid and CHIP Outreach Efforts - June 29, 2016
- Non-Traditional Partners Can Help Increase Medicaid & CHIP Enrollment - June 10, 2016
- Creating Successful Partnerships with Schools to Enroll Children and Parents in Health Coverage - April 27, 2016
- Dental Coverage: Key to Driving Enrollment - March 18, 2016
- New Report on the Decreasing Rate of Uninsured Kids - February 26, 2016
- Using Social and Paid Media to Extend Medicaid and CHIP Outreach - February 25, 2016
- Campaign Updates - January 25, 2016
2015
- Campaign Updates - December 22, 2015
- "Out of the Box" Outreach Strategies to Enroll Eligible Children & Parents - October 8, 2015
- Measuring for Success – Using Data to Improve Outreach and Enrollment Strategies - September 30, 2015
- Expanding Enrollment Efforts through Culturally Competent Outreach - September 8, 2015
- Happy Birthday Medicaid! - July 30, 2015
- Establishing School-Based Partnerships to Help Enroll Students in Medicaid and CHIP - July 23, 2015
- Shining a Spotlight on Medicaid and CHIP Outreach - July 1, 2015
- Summer: A Hot Time to Enroll Eligible Children and Parents - June 16, 2015
- Helping Newly-Enrolled Children and Parents Use Their Medicaid or CHIP Coverage - May 15, 2015
- Spring Outreach and Enrollment Activities to Help Enroll Eligible Children in Medicaid and CHIP Year-Round Begin Today! - May 7, 2015
- Help Enroll Eligible Children in Medicaid and CHIP Year-Round! Join our #Enroll365 Twitter Storm on May 5th! - April 30, 2015
- A Message from Vikki Wachino, Acting Director, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services: THINK TEETH! - March 20, 2015
- Closing the Coverage Gap — Outreach Strategies for Enrolling Latino Families - March 16, 2015
- Campaign Updates - March 11, 2015
- Think Teeth! Promoting Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment and the Dental Benefits They Provide - February 6, 2015
- Reaching Families through Public Benefit Programs - January 13, 2015
2014
- Reaching Families through Faith-Based Organizations - December 19, 2014
- Reaching Families in Rural Communities - November 24, 2014
- Using Personal Stories to Heighten Interest in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment - September 25, 2014
- Back-to-School Campaign Resource Tip #4: Use Online Materials to Reach Families this Back-to-School Season - August 28, 2014
- Drop-in Newsletter Articles Help Outreach Partners Share Campaign Information - August 21, 2014
- Back-to-School Materials You Need for an A+ Outreach and Enrollment Push - August 14, 2014
- Reach Out to News Outlets with Our Media Tools - August 8, 2014
- Now Available! Connecting Kids to Coverage TV & Radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs)! - July 25, 2014
- Make Teen Outreach Part of Your Year-Round Enrollment Push - July 11, 2014
- New! Medicaid/CHIP Fact Sheets: Helping Consumers Understand the Basics - July 2, 2014
- Use the Campaign Web Badge to Promote Medicaid and CHIP in Email Signatures - June 25, 2014
- Join Our Spring Enrollment Push – Focus On Year-Round Enrollment Launches - May 14, 2014
- Campaign Updates - March 24, 2014
- Celebrating 5 Years of CHIPRA! Secretary Sebelius Highlights Achievements - February 4, 2014
- February Is National Children's Dental Health Month! Think Teeth! - January 30, 2014
- Connecting Kids to Coverage Updates - January 13, 2014
- Turn Sniffles into Smiles This Cold and Flu Season! - January 7, 2014