Pennsylvania missed an opportunity to obtain federal dollars in 2014 by failing to increase the number of children enrolled in Medical Assistance. Twenty-seven other states received more than $300 million in bonuses created through the Children’s Health Insurance...
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Chart: Approval for Orthodontic Treatment for CHIP Children Drops 60% in Pennsylvania
PCCY analysis shows that approval for orthodontic treatment for children enrolled in CHIP with dental insurance from United Concordia dropped 60%
Chart: Medical Assistance Provides More Comprehensive Care Than Pennsylvania CHIP
PCCY compared CHIP to Medical Assistance and found that Medical Assistance provided more comprehensive care than CHIP when it comes to dental, vision and mental health care, as well as occupational, physical and speech therapy.
Chart: Significant Drop in Number of PA Children Enrolled in CHIP From 2013-2014
PCCY analysis finds that more than 27,000 fewer children were enrolled in the state's Children's Health Insurance Program between 2013 and 2014.
Chart: Despite Recent Gains, Enrollment in Medical Assistance Down
The chart below shows that while 38,000 more children enrolled in Medical Assistance in 2014, the total number of children enrolled in the health plan is still 20,000 less than in 2011. Children need access to quality health care to grow into happy, successful...
Chart: 51,000 Fewer Children Enrolled in CHIP and Medical Assistance From 2011-2014
PCCY found that from fiscal year 2011 to fiscal year 2014, the number of Pennsylvania children enrolled in the CHIP and Medical Assistance dropped by 51,000. Share this chart to tell state lawmakers that more needs to be done to make sure ALL children have access to...
Chart: Teen Parents Without Access to Care Miss More School Days
The Children First (PCCY) report "How Does Access to Childcare Affect High School Completion" finds that teen parents trying to go back to school are more likely to miss class because they depend on a relative or neighbor to care for their child then those who take...
Chart: State cuts to Education Hurt Poor Schools the Most
State cuts to education disproportionately hurt poor school districts. Download this graphic and share on social media to spread the word about the impact of education budget cuts. Source: PA Department of Education
Chart: Charter School Tuition Grows while Reimbursements Disappear
Download this chart to share on social media to show how Philadelphia charter school tuition continues to increase, while state reimbursement has disappeared. Source: PA Auditor General's report: Pennsylvania Charter School Accountability and Transparency: Time for a...
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