American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Summary of Final Health Related Provisions
Congress has reached agreement on a final $789 billion economic stimulus package. According to a First Focus analysis, the conference agreement provides approximately $142 billion for America’s children, including key funding for programs such as Medicaid, Head Start, school modernization, and improvements to the Child Tax Credit. AMCHP remains disappointed that no funds were specifically included for the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant. Click here for a summary of some key health-related investments.