Category: Health

Our State Budget Priorities

State law requires that Arizona pass a budget by June 30 of each year. As the clock ticks towards this deadline, Children’s Action Alliance continues to advocate for priorities that will help grow strong and healthy children in Arizona.

We’ve laid out our priorities for children and families, and we’re seeing some positive investments in the bipartisan budget that the Senate Appropriations Committee passed yesterday. This budget framework was negotiated between Governor Hobbs, Senate Republican legislators, and Senate and House Democratic legislators. 

Investing in Child Care/Early Care – Child care in Arizona remains too expensive for too many families. CAA has made the elimination of the child care assistance waitlist a priority, so that eligible families in Arizona can receive the help they need to afford child care. Our ask is $120 million to help children get off the waitlist. The budget proposal doesn’t provide the full amount, but it does include an allocation of $45 million from the General Fund to cut the waitlist in half. This investment dwarfs any state investment in child care in the last decade, and is a must-pass item.

Preventing Child Hunger through School Meals – As the costs of groceries continue to rise, school meals are an especially important anti-hunger tool for children. The budget proposal includes $3.8 million to ensure that copays are not an obstacle for eligible children to eat meals at school. This is good news for Arizona’s children.

Protecting Access to Health Care and Nutrition – Arizona’s Medicaid program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit Arizonans of all ages and benefit our state’s economy. This budget prevents cuts to these programs and recognizes that Arizona has already implemented safeguards in the eligibility process and avoids adding new red tape and costly administrative burdens. This budget preserves strong health and nutrition services, which is a smart policy for Arizona.  

Funding K-12 Schools – The vast majority of children in Arizona attend public K-12 schools, and our budget process should prioritize funding schools as required by the state Constitution. While Arizona still lags behind much of the nation in funding public schools for students, this budget proposal funds key provisions that are critical to quality schools, including poverty-weighted/opportunity funding for schools in communities with a high level of families with low incomes, and additional district assistance.

Supporting Youth Impacted by Foster Care and Kinship Caregivers – As youth transition to adulthood, supports that help them build economic stability are crucial, especially for youth who experienced foster care. This budget proposal solidifies $6.4 million in ongoing funding for young adults through Extended Foster Care services, promoting stable housing, career and educational advancement, and overall well-being. CAA also continues to seek greater support for kinship caregiver providers, including restoration of stipends for relative caregivers who are raising children outside of the foster care system.

Arizona’s state budget should be about making Arizona stronger for its children and families. These budget proposals are important steps in the right direction.

Take Action: Get Child Care Funding Across the Finish Line

Last year, Arizona failed to invest enough funding in the Child Care Assistance Program, and a waitlist was implemented for families seeking financial assistance to afford child care. Sadly, that waitlist has now reached over 5K children! Alleviating the child care waiting list is Children Action Alliance’s top priority. 

This year, Arizona’s state budget is still being negotiated. The Arizona House of Representatives passed a budget last week that was not negotiated with Governor Hobbs or the Senate. Their budget does not include any state investment in child care.

This week, there are reports that Governor Hobbs is negotiating a budget with legislators, including in the Arizona Senate, and we may see movement this week. In her executive proposal issued earlier this year, Governor Hobbs included $112 million to help alleviate the waiting list. Children’s Action Alliance and our partners are encouraging community members to use your voice to advocate for the full $112 million appropriation so more children and families can access child care.      

We need funding for child care in the final budget, because every step for child care counts.  

5K kids locked out of affordable child care is too many. We can’t run the risk of leaving our kids behind.  

Send an e-mail today to Governor Hobbs and your state legislators with the link below and tell them we need to get the child care appropriation across the finish line! 

Bringing Awareness to Men’s Health and Mental Wellness This Father’s Day 

Father’s Day is more than just a time to celebrate the dads, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives—it’s also a timely reminder to spotlight men’s health and mental wellness. 

Approximately 29%1 of men have no primary care doctor, and men die at higher rates than women from heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, and diabetes. It's crucial for fathers to prioritize their physical health, as their well-being directly impacts their children's development and the overall health and well-being of the family. 

Fatherhood is an important role, and when mothers have their partners involved in their pregnancy, postpartum care, and overall health from the start, they tend to experience more positive outcomes. This involvement can lead to better birth results and increased overall participation from the father throughout the family's journey. Participation by fathers early on in maternal and child health also starts a conversation about their health, including the importance of having a primary care doctor and engaging in preventive services.  

June is also Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder that mental health is important for everyone, and to raise awareness about the unique challenges men face when it comes to mental health2. Mental health is just as crucial as physical health. Men are often conditioned to stay silent about their struggles and are less likely than women to seek help for mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, or even routine health check-ups. This contributes to higher rates of undiagnosed illnesses and preventable deaths.  

Fathers carry immense responsibilities, and the pressure can be overwhelming. Being open to conversations around mental well-being helps break the stigma and builds a healthier, more supportive family unit.  

Outside of their own mental and physical health, research confirms the significant impact that dads have on a child’s life. Involved fathers improve their children’s overall physical, emotional, and social well-being. Healthy fathers serve as role models for their children, demonstrating healthy behaviors and values that positively influence their children's development. This can influence a child's own health choices, including their physical activity and healthy eating habits.3  

A father's health is intertwined with the health of the entire family. However, when there are discussions on maternal and child health, the father’s role and the significance of paternal impact are often overlooked. When fathers prioritize their health, they are more likely to engage in behaviors that benefit the family as a whole.  

This Father’s Day, as we celebrate dads, let us also commit to celebrating their health and wellness. Whether it's scheduling that overdue doctor’s appointment, reaching out to talk with a friend, or taking time to rest, it is essential to prioritize men’s mental and physical health, reinvigorating what it means to be a strong role model for their child.   

Please see the below citations and resources on men’s health and mental health supports: 

1 National Healthy Start Association Fatherhood Fact Sheet 

2 National Alliance for Mental Illness- Men’s Health Month 

3 American Heart Association- Hey dads: You play a big and important role in your kids’ health 

2025 Kids Count Data Book Released

Arizona has the second-highest rate of uninsured children in the nation, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how kids are faring in America.

This year, Arizona ranked 42nd overall in child well-being, the same ranking as in the 2024 Data Book.

Data Book findings for the State of Arizona include:

  • 9% of children in Arizona are uninsured, a rate that is only worse in one other state, Texas
  • The percentage of children in poverty decreased slightly from 2024 to 15%; however, over the past decade, this rate has dropped significantly from 26% in 2013
  • The percentage of children who live in households burdened by the high cost of housing remains stubbornly at 29% when compared to the previous year.
  • 390,390 children in Arizona received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to prevent hunger in 2024
  • Four-year graduation rates increased from 76.6% the previous year to 77.5%
  • 36% of children live in single-parent families, families that find it especially difficult to stretch their budgets to afford daily essential expenses

Children’s Action Alliance encourages lawmakers and officials at the state and federal levels to use this detailed information to unite across party lines and respond with initiatives that invest in young people in Arizona.

Children’s Action Alliance urges state and federal leaders to:

  • Protect Medicaid, known as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) in Arizona and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) program, KidsCare, while also ensuring children and families do not face new red tape that will cause eligible families to lose their health care coverage
  • Increase affordable housing for children and families. Three in 10 households with children continue to be housing burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing, leaving little for essential items such as groceries, child care, and transportation.
  • Ensure access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), school meals, and child care assistance for children in struggling families.
  • Fully fund K-12 public schools

These policies are urgently needed today in state and federal policymaking and in crafting state and federal budgets. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget that robs children of access to health care, food assistance, and more. Children’s Action Alliance is counting on the U.S. Senate to oppose the federal bill and instead bring change that will help children have access to the basic building blocks they need be to be safe and healthy, and to reach their full potential.

Each year, the Data Book presents national and state data from 16 indicators in four domains — economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors — and ranks the states according to how children are faring overall. In its 36th year of publication, the KIDS COUNT® Data Book provides reliable statewide numbers to help leaders see where progress is being made, where greater support is needed and which strategies are making a difference. Data for all topics can be found at the KIDS COUNT® Data Center.

What Moms Deserve: Policies That Support Arizona Families

As we celebrate Mother's Day and National Women's Health Week (May 11–17), it's essential to recognize the needs of many mothers in Arizona. Beyond flowers and cards, mothers require robust policies that support their health, economic stability, and mental well-being. While Arizona has made strides in some areas, significant gaps remain that demand attention, and new threats to these programs have emerged.

Access to Affordable Healthcare

Access to affordable, continuous healthcare is essential for maternal health. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid agency, and AHCCCS/Medicaid is the foundation for Arizona’s health care system and a lifeline for thousands of families. AHCCCS currently covers about 50% of all births in the state, making it a critical support system for our entire state.

Recognizing the importance of ongoing care, Arizona extended postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to 12 months in April 2023. This expansion ensures new mothers can access care during the critical first year after childbirth, when serious physical complications and mental health challenges emerge. With health care coverage, moms can receive essential services like follow-up medical visits, counseling, lactation support, and treatment for conditions such as postpartum depression or hypertension.

Federally proposed cuts to Medicaid/AHCCCS put these services at risk for all mothers, especially in rural communities, as proposed cuts may force rural hospitals to stop providing labor and delivery services or to close. Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid threaten the foundation of Arizona’s maternal health system. These cuts could lead to significant reductions in Medicaid funding for hospitals and providers and an increase in uncompensated care, putting more pressure on the already fragile network of maternity care in rural and underserved areas. When hospitals lose Medicaid funding, entire communities risk losing access to safe, timely maternal health services.

Protecting and strengthening Medicaid isn’t just a policy choice; it’s a commitment to the health and safety of mothers and babies across Arizona.

Access to Paid Maternity Leave

Paid maternity leave is beneficial for moms as it provides them with the time and financial stability needed to recover from childbirth, bond with their baby, and address potential postpartum health issues like depression. It also promotes breastfeeding and allows mothers to focus on their baby's well-being without the added stress of financial insecurity. The United States remains behind with Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga as the only seven countries in the world that lack a national paid leave program. Under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 51% of workers in Arizona have access to unpaid leave. Only employees in large companies, with a year of employment and full-time or salaried positions, have access to unpaid leave under FMLA. 

However, unpaid leave is not an option for many soon-to-be mothers. Research shows that the typical full-time Arizonan worker loses about $917 in income for every week of unpaid leave, which is why 62 % of Arizonans who are eligible for unpaid leave do not take it. This is especially true for 65 % of women reporting they cannot afford unpaid leave, compared to 59 % of men in Arizona. Since the United States does not have a national paid leave program, Arizonans must rely on their employer for paid leave, but there are gaps in access to paid leave between women and men. In a 2022 survey, 32% of women reported access to paid medical leave, compared to 44% of men in Arizona.

Paying maternity leave has many benefits that help women and their children. These benefits include:

  • Physical and mental health recovery, such as recovery from childbirth, reduced postpartum depression, and improved overall maternal health;
  • Bonding and child care as paid leave provides mothers with dedicated time to bond with their newborn baby, which is crucial for developing a strong parent-child relationship and helps with infant brain development and overall positive health outcomes for the baby; and
  • Financial stability and well-being, as paid leave provides a financial safety net and reduces stress for mothers.

With such a strong evidence base for paid maternity leave, Arizona must promote solutions that matter to mothers.

Access to Affordable Child Care

Access to affordable, high-quality child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working moms in Arizona and one of the reasons women leave or struggle to rejoin the workforce. The average annual cost of infant care is $15,625, which is $1,302 per month. For a single parent earning the median income of $38,757, child care costs more than 40% of their yearly income. For many families, these costs are simply out of reach. As a result, mothers, particularly single mothers, are often forced to scale back hours, decline job opportunities, or leave the workforce entirely.

When moms cannot access child care, their career and earning potential suffers. Studies show that consistent access to affordable child care can boost a mother’s lifetime earnings by as much as $79,000. However, too many families never get the child care assistance they need, either because they do not qualify, are placed on a waiting list for child care assistance, or their preferred child care provider in their community does not accept public assistance.

The impact goes beyond individual households. Arizona’s economy loses an estimated $4.7 billion each year due to child care-related disruptions, including lost productivity, employee turnover, and missed workdays. Businesses also suffer as working parents struggle to balance jobs with caregiving responsibilities.

Investing in affordable, accessible child care isn’t just good for moms—it’s essential for building a stronger, more resilient workforce and economy.

Arizona Moms Deserve More

Moms in Arizona deserve more than recognition—they deserve real policy solutions that meet their everyday needs. From protecting access to Medicaid to maternal health supports, allowing time for mothers to recover and bond after childbirth, and creating opportunities for affordable child care, investing in the well-being of Arizona mothers is investing in the future of our communities. This Mother’s Day and Women’s Health Week, let’s commit to building a state where all moms have the opportunity to thrive.

AHCCCS Supports Military Families and Their Children

Honoring military service means caring for the whole family. In Arizona, that commitment includes protecting access to affordable, reliable health coverage through AHCCCS — our state’s Medicaid program, which helps military families get much-needed care without the added stress of high medical fees or out-of-pocket expenses.  

A new report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families (CCF), “Medicaid: Important for Military Families & Future Readiness,” shows how Medicaid helps fill the gaps left by TRICARE, our nation’s military health plan, and ensures active-duty members and veterans — and their families — have access to health coverage and care.    

In Arizona, nearly 8,000 military-connected children call our state home, and many of them depend on AHCCCS to get the care they need to grow and thrive.  

Children make up 40% of all Arizonans who receive health care through AHCCCS, including for doctor visits, immunizations, dental care, and more. This includes military-connected children whose families may still face coverage gaps and high out-of-pocket costs, even with TRICARE. That’s where Medicaid steps in for some families as a secondary payer to bridge those gaps and protect low-income military families from medical expenses they shouldn’t have to shoulder alone.  

When service members are confident their families have access to high-quality, affordable health care, they can focus on their missions with peace of mind. But the deep cuts that Congress is considering will make it harder for many military families to get the care they need and add financial stress for families who already sacrifice so much.   

AHCCCS is more than just a public program. It’s a vital source of security and care for Arizona’s children, veterans, and military families. We must stand together to protect it.

Medicaid in Schools: A Key Funding Stream to Ensure Children Get the Health Services They Need to Thrive 

Health care services delivered in schools are an opportunity to meet children where they are and deliver critical health services in a setting where they spend most of their time. School-based health services are especially important in low-income and rural communities where access to health care services is limited or difficult to access.  

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that students with a disability are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education that is tailored to their individual needs. Outside of specific local and state funding efforts to support these needs, the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act authorized federal funding to provide medically necessary services to students per their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP). In 1995, local education agencies (LEAs), also known as school districts, became eligible providers under the Medicaid program to receive reimbursement for services provided in the school setting. With this, school-based Medicaid became a joint federal and state program that funds certain medical and transportation services to eligible students.  

The Medicaid School-Based Claiming Program 

Access to school-based health services is critical to improving health and academic outcomes for students. In Arizona, the Medicaid School-Based Claiming (MSBC) Program is the state’s school-based Medicaid program, where the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) reimburses LEAs for providing medical and transportation services to eligible students. There are three revenue funding streams available within the MSBC Program, which include: 

  • Direct Service Claiming (DSC)- where eligible providers log and bill certain Medicaid-covered services for payment 
  • Medicaid Administrative Claiming- where reimbursement is included for routine administrative outreach activities within the school setting through a quarterly cost report 
  • Annual Cost Settlement- where reimbursement is included for costs associated with the medical and transportation services that are included on an annual cost report that is then reconciled with the DSC paid claims 

In 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a letter to State Medicaid Directors addressing the reversal of the long-standing ‘Free Care’ policy. This allowed LEAs the flexibility to claim reimbursement for services beyond those written into an IEP or IFSP. The expansion opportunity serves more Medicaid-enrolled students who have another medical plan of care, where medical necessity has been established. This program expansion opportunity, called ‘Open Care,’ was introduced by AHCCCS in 2021 and increases Medicaid reimbursement for LEAs that participate in the MSBC Program.  

Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Students with Disabilities in Arizona 

Proposed Medicaid cuts pose a significant threat to student health services, particularly affecting students with disabilities. LEAs depend on Medicaid to fund essential services such as nursing, mental health counseling, and specialized therapies. A survey1 by the Healthy Schools Campaign revealed that: 

  • 80% of LEAs anticipate staff reductions in health services 
  • 70% expect cuts to mental and behavioral health programs 
  • 62% foresee decreased resources for assistive technologies if these cuts proceed  

Such reductions could hinder academic performance and well-being, especially for students with disabilities who rely on these critical supports. 

For Arizona students, these proposed cuts would severely disrupt school-based health services provided under IEPs. In 2023, 51,237 students received Medicaid-covered services, and 85% of Arizona students attend schools enrolled in the MSBC Program.2 Critical services at risk include nursing care, such as medication administration, as well as behavioral health support, including therapy, counseling, and psychological testing. A full list of services and provider types eligible for Medicaid reimbursement can be found here. With Medicaid funding essential for these programs, Medicaid cuts would force LEAs to shift resources or eliminate services altogether, threatening student health, academic success, and overall well-being. 

CAA Role and Next Steps 

Children’s Action Alliance (CAA) has continued efforts highlighting the importance of the MSBC Program, specifically with the Open Care expansion, by working with stakeholders and increasing program awareness. Although the program has expanded, CAA has identified a need for greater awareness about the MSBC Program, including how to participate, what types of services are eligible, and that MSBC-participating LEAs can now submit for reimbursement through Open Care. As most Arizona students are attending an LEA that participates, there is still a strong desire for increased participation and utilization throughout the state.  

AHCCCS is also adding additional changes and flexibilities through a State Plan Amendment (SPA) based on 2023 CMS guidance. Although the submission of the SPA is currently delayed following the threats at the federal level, CAA is taking this opportunity to continue to work with AHCCCS, LEAs, billers, and other stakeholders to promote the program and increase program comprehension. As we are unsure of what the changes at the federal level will bring to the MSBC Program, CAA does know that the MSBC Program is important and is a vital funding stream for many LEAs in the state.

CAA acknowledges that potential cuts to Medicaid not only impact the health and well-being of students, but also puts added financial pressure on LEAs.  

 “With Medicaid cuts, the salaries for the current related services staff would then have to be taken out of the general fund, which has a negative ripple effect on all student services.”— Director of Special Education, Arizona 

With the current fight to protect Medicaid, know that Medicaid in schools remains a CAA priority. For more information and to learn how to participate if you are at an LEA that does not currently participate, please click here. 

If you are interested in being a stakeholder and/or would like to find solutions to increase program comprehension, please e-mail CAA’s Director of Early Learning and Education, Kyrstyn Paulat, at kpaulat@azchildren.org  

1 Health School Campaign. (March 12, 2025) New Report: How Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Students & Schools. https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/blog/report-how-medicaid-cuts-will-harm-students-schools/

2 Arizona Health Cost Containment System. (2024) Medicaid School-Based Billing Fact Sheet. https://www.azahcccs.gov/PlansProviders/FeeForServiceHealthPlans/ProgramsAndPopulations/thirdpartyaccounts/SBC.html

It’s Called ‘Head Start’ for a Reason 

Head Start celebrates 60 years this year as a federally funded program that works to provide comprehensive and high-quality early childhood education, health, and nutrition services to low-income children and families. Head Start serves nearly 800,000 children each year and provides significant short- and long-term benefits to the children and families it serves. In Arizona, there are many Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) Centers across the state, with over 15,000 funded slots for children 0-5.  

HS/EHS plays a critical role in supporting the healthy development of children living in poverty and helping parents seek employment and educational opportunities. HS/EHS ensures that children who are facing obstacles early on in life have the same opportunity as their peers to be ready for kindergarten. This includes those most vulnerable, like young children with disabilities, children experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, and children in families who are living in poverty. HS/EHS has proven that participation improves the likelihood of educational success, including higher high school completion rates, increased college enrollment, and higher college completion rates. It’s called Head Start for a reason! 

Since January, HS/EHS has been severely impacted. First, a federal funding freeze hit providers, then there was a reduction of Head Start federal support staff. In March, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it was cutting a further 10,000 jobs and reorganizing the Administration for Children and Families, which administers HS/EHS. These individuals ensure high-quality HS/EHS services are available to families nationwide and help administer funding. There are now funds being held for HS/EHS centers. In Arizona, that is around $18 million. These rapid changes and uncertainties are creating panic nationwide and forcing devastating closures, putting early care educators and families in difficult situations.

HS/EHS also helps parents with child care, which is essential as there is high demand and limited availability in the country, especially for people living in rural areas. Approximately 46% of all funded HS/EHS slots are in rural congressional districts. Without HS/EHS, many rural communities would have no licensed child care centers. Arizona is already going through a child care crisis, as child care is not affordable for families, and costs now are upwards of $14,000-$15,000 a year for care.  Because there is no sustainable state investment in the Department of Economic Security’s Child Care Assistance Program, there is currently a waiting list of over 4,000 children for families that make 165% or less of the federal poverty line, which can translate to a single mother with one child who makes less than $35,000. Families and children who are in HS/EHS would qualify for the state program, which would mean that around 20,000 young children and thousands of families would be on the waiting list for child care assistance.

As Members of Congress are on recess and in their districts through April 25th, they will be holding town halls and attending events. With threats of elimination, lack of workforce support, and funding for HS/EHS, Members of Congress must know the benefits of HS/EHS and what underinvestment and elimination of HS/EHS would mean to the state. HS/EHS is represented in eight of the nine congressional districts

HS/EHS has historically had bipartisan support because both parties have come together to prioritize America’s core early learning and care programs. We must continue to support our young children and families who need it the most. We need more investment, not less, in our early care and education systems.   

Medicaid/AHCCCS Matters for Maternal and Infant Health

When moms have quality, affordable health insurance, they can get the support and care they need to be healthy and care for their babies. Medicaid — known as AHCCCS in Arizona — is health insurance that covers a range of maternity care services that support healthy pregnancies, new moms, and thriving babies. More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, and Medicaid is a critical part of preventing these deaths. Medicaid covers prenatal and birth services and screenings, which means moms and babies can get diagnoses and treatment for physical and mental health conditions before they escalate.

In Arizona, one in two births are covered by AHCCCS. However, this critical lifeline is at risk as Congress considers billions of dollars in spending cuts to Medicaid. A new brief from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families (CCF), “How Medicaid Supports Maternal and Infant Health,”  explains how Medicaid helps to improve maternal and infant health outcomes:

  • Healthier pregnancies and births for new moms. Many of the physical and mental health conditions that lead to maternal deaths — such as infections, hemorrhages, and depression — occur in the first year after pregnancy, and most are treatable. Medicaid ensures that new and expectant moms are connected to life-saving care and treatment when needed.
  • Essential support for newborns. Medicaid ensures that newborns get a healthy start in life by covering necessary medical care, vaccinations, and screenings. The program also funds NICU care for babies born preterm or with low birthweight and specialized care for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities.
  • Positive health, education, and economic outcomes for moms and babies. Studies show that Medicaid coverage for moms and children improves health, leads to better education, and increases financial security.

We highlight this issue as Black Maternal Health Week is recognized from April 11-17 to bring attention and action in improving Black maternal health and alarming disparities here in Arizona and in the United States. Learn more from the State of Black Arizona and the March of Dimes about the need for urgent policy solutions. Everyone can play a role in working to prevent pregnancy-related deaths and improve health outcomes for all new moms and babies.

We need our leaders to protect Arizona families, not advance billions of dollars in Medicaid cuts. Congressional cuts to Medicaid would threaten the health of moms and babies and exacerbate our nation’s maternal health crisis.