Today, CMS is awarding 25 organizations $66 million in grant funding for the Connecting Kids to Coverage outreach and enrollment program.

In 2023, 40% of students reported feeling sad or hopeless. #Medicaid and #CHIP cover in-person and telehealth mental health services for kids and teens experiencing mental illnesses so they can thrive inside and outside the classroom. Learn more: https://t.co/7AkiCL8BOw

Mental and behavioral health services, covered by #Medicaid & #CHIP, can help children cope with traumatic events. Spread the word about benefits, like in-person and telehealth services, to support a child’s well-being:

Interested in applying for the Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment Cooperative Agreement program? Attend the January 28 informational webinar to learn more! Register today:

Pre- and post-natal care can help identify and treat pregnancy-related complications. Learn more about the maternal health benefits that are covered through #Medicaid and #CHIP:

#DYK: your organization can request customized materials to encourage enrollment in #Medicaid and #CHIP in your community? Check out the customization guide and be sure to visit the Campaign’s Outreach Tool Library for more resources: https://t.co/cbJtW7S8B5

You can help families keep their #Medicaid and #CHIP coverage current by reminding them to renew coverage annually. Spread the word with printable renewal materials, suggested social messages, and more: https://t.co/K2sxQIQgrN #Enroll365

Supporting a child’s mental health is an important part of their overall wellness. For children that need extra support, #Medicaid and #CHIP cover mental and behavioral health services. Learn more:

Monitoring pregnant individuals’ health promotes their overall health and the health of their baby. #Medicaid and #CHIP cover pre- and post-natal care for parents – plus their baby is automatically enrolled when born. Learn more:

Less than 50% of kids younger than 17 get yearly vision screenings. Even if they don’t need glasses, keeping up with vision health is an important part of a child’s overall health. #Medicaid & #CHIP cover vision screenings for kids and teens up to age 19: https://t.co/qrbYG2moz2

Families can help reduce the spread of illness as kids go back to school! In addition to handwashing, parents and caretakers can make sure kids are up to date on routine vaccines, which are covered by #Medicaid and #CHIP. Help families get covered today:

Mental health and emotional well-being are an important part of whole-person wellness for children, but life changes—big and small—can knock them off track. Learn more about mental health services covered by #Medicaid and #CHIP: https://t.co/FBS0id22aR #CMSNativeHealth

Happy to announce that @CMSGov has selected 15 states to participate in the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, aimed to support mothers & infants enrolled in #Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (#CHIP). For more information: https://t.co/mjVjsXlgoK

Remind families that #Medicaid and #CHIP cover vaccines for RSV and #COVID19, two illnesses that are more likely to spread in winter. Kids and teens can get covered so they are protected today and for the rest of the season: https://t.co/A4T4WW5iNg

Pregnancy comes with many to-do items – check health coverage off that list. Make sure pregnant individuals know #Medicaid and #CHIP cover care for them and their baby with resources like digital videos and ready-to-print materials: https://t.co/0zlbjKIXga

Happy 2025! Start the year off right by helping families enroll in #Medicaid and #CHIP so kids and teens are covered for services like doctor visits, prescriptions, emergency care, and more: https://t.co/jJnwhBWIt6 #Enroll365

Celebrate the new year connecting kids to #Medicaid and #CHIP! Enrollment for kids and teens up to age 19 is always open. Important health services like dental, vision, immunizations, and more are covered. https://t.co/AUavBWCGb6 #Enroll365

The HPV vaccine, covered by #Medicaid and #CHIP, is recommended for all teens to help prevent cancer and other diseases. Learn more about vaccines covered when families enroll: https://t.co/lgy1fp4CwU

Have you signed up for our Campaign Notes eNewsletter? Check out our latest eNewsletter to learn more about how several partner organizations work to support the Campaign’s outreach and enrollment efforts. Read here: https://t.co/sDsuD4aupK

Make sure families don’t miss out on holiday traditions because of #flu. #Medicaid and #CHIP cover #fluvaccine so kids are protected and to prevent the spread of illness to loved ones. Share our vaccine resources in your community to help #FightFlu: https://t.co/VYXmBxDCJg