Georgetown CCF
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Based at Georgetown University's McCourt School, CCF is a nonpartisan policy and research center with a mission to improve health coverage for kids & families.
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Childhood Trauma Doesn’t Have to Be a Lifelong Curse
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February 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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HHS sharing Medicaid files with ICE is horrendous health policy and will scare a large group of people from accessing health care—including the U.S. citizen children. ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/29/m...
January 30, 2026 at 2:21 PM
HHS sharing Medicaid files with ICE is horrendous health policy and will scare a large group of people from accessing health care—including the U.S. citizen children. ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/29/m...
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LISTEN: The actions of federal ICE agents are having ramifications far beyond immigration. In Washington, the backlash from a second fatal shooting by agents in Minnesota has stalled action on an eleventh-hour suite of spending bills.
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The Hazards of ICE for Public Health - KFF Health News
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is not just roiling politics but also directly affecting the provision of health care, medical groups say. Meanwhile, in Washington, federal spending b...
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January 29, 2026 at 8:49 PM
LISTEN: The actions of federal ICE agents are having ramifications far beyond immigration. In Washington, the backlash from a second fatal shooting by agents in Minnesota has stalled action on an eleventh-hour suite of spending bills.
@julierovner.bsky.social 🎙️ kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast...
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HHS data sharing Medicaid files with ICE would likely violate a judge's order and scare a large group of people from accessing health care, including U.S. citizen children of immigrants and many lawfully present immigrants. #healthpolicy
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January 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
HHS data sharing Medicaid files with ICE would likely violate a judge's order and scare a large group of people from accessing health care, including U.S. citizen children of immigrants and many lawfully present immigrants. #healthpolicy
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Philanthropic organizations focused on early childhood development explain why the abusive immigration enforcement tactics must end now. These harmful practices can permanently alter a child’s life trajectory.
Children Are Being Harmed. Our Responsibility Is Clear. - Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
Children Are Being Harmed. Our Responsibility Is Clear. ______________________________________________________________________________________ A Statement from ECFC Executive Director Shannon L. Rudis...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Philanthropic organizations focused on early childhood development explain why the abusive immigration enforcement tactics must end now. These harmful practices can permanently alter a child’s life trajectory.
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If you are interested in health care issues (especially re Medicaid and families) check out our @georgetownccf.bsky.social blog.
Here are just a few recent blogs ICYMI.
Andy Schneider on Trump CMS allegations re Medicaid fraud in Minn.
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Here are just a few recent blogs ICYMI.
Andy Schneider on Trump CMS allegations re Medicaid fraud in Minn.
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CMS Weaponizes Fraud Against Medicaid in Minnesota
On January 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a letter to the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, notifying him that his state’s Medicaid agenc...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
If you are interested in health care issues (especially re Medicaid and families) check out our @georgetownccf.bsky.social blog.
Here are just a few recent blogs ICYMI.
Andy Schneider on Trump CMS allegations re Medicaid fraud in Minn.
ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/16/c...
Here are just a few recent blogs ICYMI.
Andy Schneider on Trump CMS allegations re Medicaid fraud in Minn.
ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/16/c...
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Another reminder that the largest cuts in Medicaid’s history were made by this Congress in part to fund a tripling of ICE/DHS budget.
January 26, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Another reminder that the largest cuts in Medicaid’s history were made by this Congress in part to fund a tripling of ICE/DHS budget.
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“Parents are making impossible choices: declining surgery for their children, delaying emergency care, and refusing specialty referrals because they have calculated that the risks of deportation or family separation exceed the medical necessity."
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Minnesota residents delay medical care for fear of encountering ICE
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January 18, 2026 at 9:13 PM
“Parents are making impossible choices: declining surgery for their children, delaying emergency care, and refusing specialty referrals because they have calculated that the risks of deportation or family separation exceed the medical necessity."
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As promised, here's why the Trump Administration effort to withhold federal #Medicaid funding from Minnesota is so radical and unprecedented, as explained in this must-read blog by my Georgetown CCF colleague Andy Schneider: ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/16/c...
CMS Weaponizes Fraud Against Medicaid in Minnesota
On January 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a letter to the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, notifying him that his state’s Medicaid agenc...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
As promised, here's why the Trump Administration effort to withhold federal #Medicaid funding from Minnesota is so radical and unprecedented, as explained in this must-read blog by my Georgetown CCF colleague Andy Schneider: ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/16/c...
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The Republican Study Committee (RSC) in the House is pushing for a *second* budget reconciliation bill & released a plan with more damaging #Medicaid cuts beyond the draconian cuts enacted last year in H.R. 1. My new blog explains and analyzes these proposed cuts: ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/22/h...
House Republican Study Committee Pushes for Second Budget Reconciliation Bill and More Damaging Medicaid Cuts
On January 13, the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) unveiled its plan for a second budget reconciliation bill for this Congress, in addition to H.R. 1 (the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or P.L. 1...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:07 PM
The Republican Study Committee (RSC) in the House is pushing for a *second* budget reconciliation bill & released a plan with more damaging #Medicaid cuts beyond the draconian cuts enacted last year in H.R. 1. My new blog explains and analyzes these proposed cuts: ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/22/h...
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Great thread on recent materials published by @georgetownccf.bsky.social. If you are interested in all things #Medicaid, children and families, you should follow Georgetown CCF and individual accounts like @joanalker1.bsky.social to stay up to date
If you are interested in health care issues (especially re Medicaid and families) check out our @georgetownccf.bsky.social blog.
Here are just a few recent blogs ICYMI.
Andy Schneider on Trump CMS allegations re Medicaid fraud in Minn.
ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/16/c...
Here are just a few recent blogs ICYMI.
Andy Schneider on Trump CMS allegations re Medicaid fraud in Minn.
ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/16/c...
CMS Weaponizes Fraud Against Medicaid in Minnesota
On January 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a letter to the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, notifying him that his state’s Medicaid agenc...
ccf.georgetown.edu
January 20, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Great thread on recent materials published by @georgetownccf.bsky.social. If you are interested in all things #Medicaid, children and families, you should follow Georgetown CCF and individual accounts like @joanalker1.bsky.social to stay up to date
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We've just submitted our public comments on the Trump Administration's proposed "Public Charge" rule.
This is a terrible proposal that we estimate could increase the # of uninsured children in the US by more than 25% -- primarily citizen kids would lose coverage.
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This is a terrible proposal that we estimate could increase the # of uninsured children in the US by more than 25% -- primarily citizen kids would lose coverage.
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Proposed Public Charge Rule Could Increase the Number of Uninsured Children by More than 25 Percent
Georgetown CCF just submitted our comments on the Trump Administration’s proposed rule to lift current rules used to determine whether an immigrant is likely to become a “public charge”. The proposed ...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We've just submitted our public comments on the Trump Administration's proposed "Public Charge" rule.
This is a terrible proposal that we estimate could increase the # of uninsured children in the US by more than 25% -- primarily citizen kids would lose coverage.
ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/12/19/p...
This is a terrible proposal that we estimate could increase the # of uninsured children in the US by more than 25% -- primarily citizen kids would lose coverage.
ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/12/19/p...
How Rob Reiner Made Children His Issue
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How Rob Reiner Made Children His Issue
Pushing for greater investments in early childhood development, he improved the lives of countless kids.
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December 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
How Rob Reiner Made Children His Issue
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Subtext: This entire family *is* vaccinated, and the mom got a booster while pregnant. Their child was just 2 weeks old when she contracted whooping cough -- too young to be vaccinated.
But experts say if vax rates drop, this kind of infection becomes more common -- bc the disease is just around.
But experts say if vax rates drop, this kind of infection becomes more common -- bc the disease is just around.
Vaccination rates are plummeting across the country, as part of a larger, troubling trend of growing vaccine hesitancy that is fueling a resurgence of preventable diseases, an NBC News and Stanford University investigation found.
Whooping cough cases soar as vaccination rates drop
In an NBC News data investigation of 31 states, about 70% of counties and jurisdictions fell below the target vaccination rate needed for community protection.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Subtext: This entire family *is* vaccinated, and the mom got a booster while pregnant. Their child was just 2 weeks old when she contracted whooping cough -- too young to be vaccinated.
But experts say if vax rates drop, this kind of infection becomes more common -- bc the disease is just around.
But experts say if vax rates drop, this kind of infection becomes more common -- bc the disease is just around.
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@georgetownccf.bsky.social is hiring! We are looking for a Research Fellow (JD or MA required) to work on a new project tracking the implementation of Medicaid work reporting requirements. This will be a two year position.
Details available here: ccf.georgetown.edu/about-us/jobs/
Details available here: ccf.georgetown.edu/about-us/jobs/
Jobs
CCF is Hiring! Research Fellow The Georgetown University Center for Children and Families is seeking a legal/policy analyst for a new project focusing on state implementation of new federally-mandated...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
@georgetownccf.bsky.social is hiring! We are looking for a Research Fellow (JD or MA required) to work on a new project tracking the implementation of Medicaid work reporting requirements. This will be a two year position.
Details available here: ccf.georgetown.edu/about-us/jobs/
Details available here: ccf.georgetown.edu/about-us/jobs/
CMS released preliminary guidance on H.R. 1’s mandatory Medicaid work requirements noting that some states that have Section 1115 demonstration waivers for adult expansions may have to comply but says further guidance is forthcoming on which ones. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/12/11/c...
December 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
CMS released preliminary guidance on H.R. 1’s mandatory Medicaid work requirements noting that some states that have Section 1115 demonstration waivers for adult expansions may have to comply but says further guidance is forthcoming on which ones. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/12/11/c...
Consumers are left in the lurch, facing both soaring premiums and a rapidly approaching December 15 deadline to enroll in coverage for January. #HealthCareTaxHike! #MomSky
The Clock is Ticking. Can Congress Prevent an Imminent Spike in Marketplace Premiums on January 1?
Congress has returned to Washington, D.C. from its Thanksgiving break, but has yet to resolve the debate on whether or how to extend enhanced premium tax credits (ePTCs) scheduled to expire on Dece…
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December 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Consumers are left in the lurch, facing both soaring premiums and a rapidly approaching December 15 deadline to enroll in coverage for January. #HealthCareTaxHike! #MomSky
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A few thoughts on new Medicaid work req guidance from CMS
Topline it says v. little so states remain in a bind with huge demands and little guidance to go on.
But some takeaways:
1. Confirms that states will have access to 90/10 fed match for new IT systems (vendors are 😀).
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Topline it says v. little so states remain in a bind with huge demands and little guidance to go on.
But some takeaways:
1. Confirms that states will have access to 90/10 fed match for new IT systems (vendors are 😀).
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The Trump Administration has released preliminary guidance on mandatory Medicaid work requirements. We will read and share thoughts soon here and on our website ccf.georgetown.edu
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December 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A few thoughts on new Medicaid work req guidance from CMS
Topline it says v. little so states remain in a bind with huge demands and little guidance to go on.
But some takeaways:
1. Confirms that states will have access to 90/10 fed match for new IT systems (vendors are 😀).
🧵
Topline it says v. little so states remain in a bind with huge demands and little guidance to go on.
But some takeaways:
1. Confirms that states will have access to 90/10 fed match for new IT systems (vendors are 😀).
🧵
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Obamacare Users Face Higher Deductibles, Higher Premiums
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December 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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45 leading organizations are speaking up for children too young to speak for themselves. They urge CDC to reject ACIP's hepatitis B recommendation and instead retain the current, evidence-based approach. #HealthPolicy @ameracadpeds.bsky.social @marchofdimes.org @acog.org
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December 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
45 leading organizations are speaking up for children too young to speak for themselves. They urge CDC to reject ACIP's hepatitis B recommendation and instead retain the current, evidence-based approach. #HealthPolicy @ameracadpeds.bsky.social @marchofdimes.org @acog.org
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The Trump Administration's proposed rule on public charge will have a chilling effect, deterring citizen children and others from accessing health and nutrition benefits.
Public Charge Changes Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences for Children, Pregnant Women and Families and Sow Fear in Immigrant Communities
The Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) this week on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility (2025 NPRM). “Public charge…
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November 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Trump Administration's proposed rule on public charge will have a chilling effect, deterring citizen children and others from accessing health and nutrition benefits.
"Affordability" is the new buzzword for President Trump. We have an item to add to his "to-do" list. Please help Florida implement bipartisan CHIP plan to help families afford health care. This would be life-changing for many of Florida's 400K uninsured children.
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Florida Leaders Have Failed to Implement Bipartisan Plan Approved Over 2 Years Ago to Help Families Afford Health Insurance for Their Children
Florida’s children are more likely to go without health insurance than children in most other states. In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the Florida Legislature recognized the need to address t…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"Affordability" is the new buzzword for President Trump. We have an item to add to his "to-do" list. Please help Florida implement bipartisan CHIP plan to help families afford health care. This would be life-changing for many of Florida's 400K uninsured children.
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Our 20th anniversary @georgetownccf.bsky.social conference is a wrap with a surprise visit from Georgetown University’s official mascot Jack the Bulldog! He was a big hit.
W/ beloved colleagues Tricia Brooks and @edwincpark.bsky.social
W/ beloved colleagues Tricia Brooks and @edwincpark.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Our 20th anniversary @georgetownccf.bsky.social conference is a wrap with a surprise visit from Georgetown University’s official mascot Jack the Bulldog! He was a big hit.
W/ beloved colleagues Tricia Brooks and @edwincpark.bsky.social
W/ beloved colleagues Tricia Brooks and @edwincpark.bsky.social
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My new blog on the many unanswered questions about the Trump Admin’s Most Favored Nation drug pricing agreements especially how MFN prices would interact with existing #Medicaid rebates & whether MFN prices will save any $ (and may even increase Medicaid Rx costs). ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/10/29/m...
Many Unanswered Questions: Will the Trump Administration’s Drug Pricing Deals Result in Any Cost Savings for State Medicaid Programs?
Over the last month, the White House has widely touted pricing agreements from two drug manufacturers — Pfizer and AstraZeneca — which it claims will result in substantial prescription drug cost sa…
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October 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
My new blog on the many unanswered questions about the Trump Admin’s Most Favored Nation drug pricing agreements especially how MFN prices would interact with existing #Medicaid rebates & whether MFN prices will save any $ (and may even increase Medicaid Rx costs). ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/10/29/m...
Obamacare Is Expensive. But So Is All Health Insurance. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...
Obamacare Is Expensive. But So Is All Health Insurance.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Obamacare Is Expensive. But So Is All Health Insurance. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...