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Should every child in America have guaranteed healthcare? That’s the question behind Senator Andy Kim’s proposed MediKids Act. The bill would: 👶 Automatically enroll children at birth. 🩺 Provide continuous coverage through age 26. 💉 Cover preventive care, vaccines, mental health, and medically necessary treatment. 🏥 Build on Medicaid’s pediatric benefits. 💰 Be fully funded by the federal government. The goal is to reduce the number of uninsured and underinsured children and improve access to preventive care. Supporters argue healthier children lead to healthier adults and lower long-term healthcare costs. Critics raise questions about the bill’s overall cost, federal spending, and its impact on private insurance. The legislation has not yet received a Congressional Budget Office cost estimate, so the full financial impact is still unknown. As pediatricians, we see every day how access to healthcare affects children’s lives. Whatever your perspective, it’s worth understanding what this proposal would mean for families. What questions do you have about the MediKids Act? #MediKids #ChildHealth #Pediatrics #HealthcarePolicy #PreventiveCare