Overview
Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the Medicaid program share a goal of making healthcare more affordable for Americans. CHCs are a key partner for Medicaid as it seeks innovative solutions to improve health while lowering costs.
- CHCs care for more than 1 in 5 people who are insured through Medicaid nationally, and half (50%) of health center patients are Medicaid beneficiaries.
- CHCs provide cost-effective services that keep Medicaid patients healthy, prevent Emergency Department (ED) visits and hospitalizations, and reduce the need for costly specialty care.
- CHCs provide comprehensive primary and preventive care at a lower cost than other primary care providers, saving Medicaid $1,400 per adult patient per year.
Latest from NACHC
- NEW Medicaid Eligibility Changes: What Health Centers and Patients Need to Know
- NACHC Statement on House Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill (July 3, 2025)
- NACHC Statement on the proposed Medicaid changes in the House Energy & Commerce Bill (May 12, 2025)
- NACHC Action Alert: NACHC urged advocates to call and write to members of Congress about the importance of protecting Medicaid. (April 23, 2025)
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Online Community: Medicaid Enrollment and Eligibility Online Community
Join the Medicaid Enrollment and Eligibility online community, an information hub for engaging with NACHC staff and the health center community on all topics related to Medicaid Enrollment and eligibility, including the Marketplace at the federal and state levels. Please fill out this form to join!
Important Links
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ website for the Medicaid program contains links to important policy and regulations, as well as state specific information.
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP, is a crucial source of health care coverage for nearly 10 million children nationwide and a valuable partner to health centers. About a third of all health center patients are kids, and CHIP and health centers together help make sure these kids get the high-quality care they deserve.
Collaborative organization between Medicaid beneficiaries, caregivers, family members, and other organizational partners whose goal is to educate the public and policy makers about the importance of Medicaid program.
Partnership for Medicaid
Founded by NACHC, this nonpartisan, nationwide coalition is made up of organizations representing health care providers, safety net health plans, counties, and labor. The goal of the coalition is to preserve and improve the Medicaid program.
Helpful Resources
Medicaid Communications Resources and Social Media Toolkit
NACHC National Fly-In and Current Policy Papers
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