Cover All Kids is a campaign to improve access to health care for immigrant children in Massachusetts.
The Issue
Access to health care improves all aspects of a child’s life. It helps them do better in school and take part in activities with family and friends. It even positively impacts their health and job opportunities as an adult. Yet, tens of thousands of immigrant children and young adults in Massachusetts cannot access the care they need only because of their immigration status.
For example, there are limits on mental health visits, dental care and medications. Services and medical equipment such as eyeglasses, certain therapies, wheelchairs and home-based care are not covered at all.
That’s why we are advocating for An Act to ensure equitable health coverage for children (H.1237/S.740). This bill would expand full MassHealth coverage to all income-eligible children and young adults regardless of their immigration status.
The Coalition
Cover All Kids is a growing coalition of community- and faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, health care providers, unions and other stakeholders.
Join the dozens of organizations who have signed on in support of Cover All Kids.
See a list of the current coalition members advocating in support of Cover All Kids.
Get Involved
Sign up for our email list and receive Cover All Kids legislative updates, as well as calendar invites to join our monthly virtual coalition meetings.
Ask your legislators to co-sponsor Cover All Kids.
Sharing your experience with families who struggle to get access to health care benefits can be an impactful tool to advocate for this issue. Share your story with us.
If you would like to learn more about getting involved with the coalition, contact Suzanne Curry at scurry@hcfama.org.
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Care Defender
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