Support on Capitol Hill - Because of broad bipartisan support from Congress, America’s Health Centers serve as the health care home for more than 17 million patients in medically underserved communities. Read how NACHC is making a special effort in 2008 to thank these leaders who go above and beyond in demonstrating their commitment and support for health centers nationwide.
Public Health Authorizations - Community health centers depend in great part on federal support. Benefits have extended far beyond direct recipients of health center care. Here’s why NACHC favors reauthorization.
Appropriations - Want to track the progress of federal appropriations bills during the most recent session of Congress? Want to know if your congress members supported the funding bills? The paper trail is here.
Medicaid/SCHIP - These two major federal programs provide health care for millions of Americans, which is why NACHC provides an information and advocacy link between its members and the legislative and administrative sectors.
Medicare - The nation’s health care insurance program for older Americans, Medicare provides for care of more than a million people through health centers. To ensure adequate reimbursement, the NACHC is working to ease payment caps.
FEHBP - As more Americans find themselves without adequate health insurance, health centers bear more of the care burden. The NACHC favors aggressive efforts to expand insurance coverage, and supports inclusion of health center staff in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
NACHC endorsed legislation- Want to know which legislation the NACHC is monitoring, where the organization stands on those bills, and why? We have provided several PDF documents to answer your questions.
Congressional Supporters of Community Health Centers - List of Senators and Representatives that have supported Community Health Centers.
