Blood Lead Screenings Available for Families

Did you know that higher blood lead levels are more prevalent among children from racial and ethnic minority groups and children from low-income households? Help inform families that Medicaid and CHIP cover blood lead screening tests for children. Get more information here to share in your community: CDC - Blood Lead Levels in Children.

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Building Collaborative Communities: Engaging Local Municipalities in Outreach and Enrollment Efforts

June 20, 2017

City leaders play an integral part in improving the health and wellbeing of children and families in their communities. Many municipalities are finding that collaborations with local outreach organizations are getting more eligible children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This webinar highlights best practices from organizations that have worked with city governments to increase enrollment. The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign also unveiled resources created in collaboration with the National League of Cities to highlight the benefits of working with cities and provide engagement tips to strengthen partnerships.