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Sierra Campbell2019-09-20T14:33:51-05:00[ September 13th, 2019 ]

Health

Comments on Proposed Medicaid Access Rule

CDF joined other national organizations to submit comments on the proposed rule by CMS to rescind the current Medicaid Access Rule that requires states to monitor and document Medicaid payments in fee-for-service (FFS) systems and the impact on beneficiary access to care. We urged CMS to withdraw this proposed rule as it could leave children and pregnant women, particularly those who serious, chronic or complex medical and dental needs, with reduced access to the care they need.

Sierra Campbell2019-09-23T15:57:20-05:00[ September 4th, 2019 ]

Health Immigration

Letter on USCIS’s Elimination of Non-Military Deferred Action

The Children’s Defense Fund joined over 150 organizations to call for USCIS to reverse its elimination of non-military "deferred action" to ensure that vulnerable children and families are able to receive life-saving protection without fear of deportation.

Sierra Campbell2019-09-27T10:49:42-05:00[ September 3rd, 2019 ]

Immigration

Amicus Brief on DHS Rule Abandoning Flores Agreement

Together with more than 20 organizations and pro bono counsel at Arent Fox LLP, CDF submitted a friend-of-the-court brief in a California federal court. The brief outlines how the administration's final rule abandons the Flores agreement and argues the regulation will have a devastating impact for immigrant children.

Joshua Stewart2019-09-20T13:10:56-05:00[ August 12th, 2019 ]

Immigration

Statement from the Children’s Defense Fund: Reckless and immoral Public Charge rule will harm millions of children

The Children’s Defense Fund condemns in the strongest possible terms the finalized Department of Homeland Security Public Charge rule announced today.

Ben Dawson2019-07-24T14:09:57-05:00[ July 24th, 2019 ]

Health

Vaccines: A Guide for Parents

When enough people in a population are vaccinated against an infectious disease, “community immunity” protects the entire population. Community immunity helps protect those who cannot get vaccinated because they are too young, have weakened immune systems, or are part of the small portion of the population on whom vaccines are ineffective.

Ben Dawson2019-08-22T15:30:47-05:00[ July 24th, 2019 ]

Health

Vaccines, Preventable Diseases and Children’s Health

The facts are simple: Vaccines are safe. They are highly effective. They are supported by every major American medical society and government agency and are a routine part of pediatric care. Yet the growing number of VPD outbreaks suggest more must be done to support immunization and halt the spread of serious—and potentially deadly—diseases.

Joshua Stewart2019-10-22T14:52:14-05:00[ July 10th, 2019 ]

Housing Immigration

Comments on HUD’s Proposed Verification of Eligible Status Rule (RIN 2501-AD89)

Children's Defense Fund submitted comments to voice our strong opposition to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposed rule regarding "verification of eligible status" because it threatens the health, development and well-being of children.

Sierra Campbell2019-09-24T15:21:12-05:00[ July 3rd, 2019 ]

Child Poverty

Amicus Brief Regarding the Impact of Employment Discrimination on Children

The Children’s Defense Fund is proud to be among the advocacy organizations who included our voice in a friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court that uplifts this powerful message: Employment discrimination against LGBTQ people harms children. The brief, submitted by pro bono counsel at Latham & Watkins LLP and the Southern Poverty Law Center, urges the Court to rule in favor of LGBTQ employees who have confronted workplace discrimination.

Sierra Campbell2019-09-20T14:27:21-05:00[ July 2nd, 2019 ]

Health

Comments on Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act

CDF joined other national organizations to submit comments on the Request for Information from the CMS, HHS and DOTR related to Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act. We called for the Departments to rescind the newly released guidance and, instead, retain the 2015 guidance that aligns with federal law in order to ensure the guardrails are maintained and strengthened, rather than eroded.

Teri Hatch2019-09-20T13:10:35-05:00[ June 26th, 2019 ]

Immigration

Letter in Support of the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act (H.R. 3451) and the Help Separated Families Act (H.R. 3452)

Children's Defense Fund joined other leading national organizations to express our strong support for the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act (H.R. 3451) and the Help Separated Families Act (H.R. 3452), which codify protections for children who may be separated from their parents by immigration enforcement actions in the interior.

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