Health & Development

Sustain the PediPRN consultation program to help pediatric health care providers meet children’s mental health needs. Shallcross Smith/DiMario
Address the shortage of pediatric primary care by increasing Medicaid rates. Tanzi/Lauria
Fund family home visiting programs with the recommended Medicaid rate increase and state matching funds to draw down all available federal funds. Governor’s FY27 Budget; Giraldo/Valverde
Fund Early Intervention with the recommended Medicaid rate increase and continue the data dashboard. Governor’s FY27 Budget; Cotter/Valverde
Provide a bridge from Early Intervention to preschool special education to prevent any disruption in services for eligible children. Tanzi/Valverde