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Published: December 2, 2021
Nearly 80 million Americans—including 38 million children and 1 in 10 education support professionals—receive health care coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Both Medicaid and CHIP are administered by the states, according to federal requirements, and are funded jointly by the federal government and the states. Covered children miss fewer school days, are more likely to attend college, and earn more as adults.
Find out more about Medicaid/CHIP health care coverage in your school district, congressional district, or state.
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VOTE NO on House budget bill
Submitted on May 21, 2025
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VOTE NO on reconciliation bill’s health care provisions
Submitted on May 13, 2025
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NEA urges representatives to VOTE NO on FY2025 budget resolution
Submitted on April 8, 2025
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 3532 Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on May 21, 2025
This bill would protect striking or locked-out workers from being cut off from their healthcare by creating a separate unfair labor practice category for when employers cut or alter workers’ health insurance while they are on strike or locked out, and violators would be subject to increasing levels of civil penalties.
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HR 1557 Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 25, 2025
This bill would create clear standards, guidelines, and the appropriate funding to combat sexual harassment, assault, and sex-based discrimination occurring in K-12 schools to keep students safe.
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HR 1002 Caring for All Families Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on February 5, 2025
This bill would expand the types of family relationships that one can take time off to care for to recognize the lived reality of today’s families.
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