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The comments outline key recommendations to mitigate the impact of the H.R. 1 Medicaid cuts on children’s health.
On July 21, the Children's Hospital Association (CHA) responded to a Medicaid state directed payment (SDP) proposed rule. The letter outlines key recommendations to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aimed at mitigating the impact of the H.R. 1 Medicaid cuts on children’s health.
As emphasized in the comments, the most effective way to protect children from these harmful impacts is to fully exempt children’s hospitals and pediatric services from the SDP limits.
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Pediatric mental health boarding is a system challenge. States have the power to change it.
Children deserve timely access to mental health care. This policy framework offers solutions.
The comments urge CMS to preserve the state financing flexibility necessary to ensure children nationwide continue to have access to high quality, specialized pediatric care.
