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Posted by: Akua A. Amponsah Chrappah, MD on Mar 10, 2023

Families who have health insurance through Medicaid have not had to re-enroll for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means you might need to sign up for Medicaid again.

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid Plan Changes

As of February 1, 2023, there is a change in Ohio’s Medicaid system. Many families won’t notice a difference. Some, especially those who are new to Medicaid, may have questions about the system and the way insurance covers their health care.

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Tax Season Is Question Season

If you find tax season confusing, you’re not alone! Many people have lots of questions about the process. Learn the answers to some of the most common questions, so you are ready when your tax documents start arriving in the mail.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Advance Child Tax Credit Payments: What Should Families Do?

Jul 16, 2021

As part of COVID-19 relief, Congress expanded Child Tax Credits for 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan. This includes monthly payments made directly to parents and caregivers from July through December. Read More

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The Art of Showing up for a Holiday During a Pandemic

Nov 02, 2020

If there’s one thing we know about COVID-19, it’s that long holiday weekends lead to COVID-19 spikes. Winter holidays could lead to even bigger spikes, as people gather indoors during the cold weather. Read More

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6 Alternatives to Trick or Treating This Halloween

Oct 15, 2020

Physical distancing is an important part of COVID-19 ground rules, so it may take some extra creativity on the part of parents and kids to keep everyone extra safe. Here are some ideas and tips to have fun on the spookiest day of the year! Read More

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COVID-19: How to Keep Kids Busy and Connected

Mar 23, 2020

In these uncertain times, parents have the added stress of keeping their children busy and connected with friends and family, all while staying home to slow the spread of coronavirus. We did some crowdsourcing to get some great ideas for younger and older kids. Read More

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Food Insecurity: The Hidden Epidemic Someone You Know is Facing

Jan 28, 2020

Does putting food on the table worry you? If you are living in America, 1 in 8 of you will answer yes. Even if it isn’t you, chances are it’s happening to someone you know. Read More

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Give Back (to Yourself): 6 Reasons Why It's Good for You to Volunteer

Nov 26, 2019

The power of volunteering has been studied for decades. You may already know how great it is for your mental health, but did you know there’s a growing body of research that volunteering is great for your physical health as well? Read More

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Calling All Parents: Do you Know About the Summer Slide?

Jun 06, 2019

Even though there is a lot of debate about how to prevent summer learning loss, we know that kids who are actively engaged in learning during the summer are better set up for success down the road. Here are some tips to keep kids learning. Read More

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Tips for Picking a College From a Student’s Perspective

Dec 13, 2018

When I was graduating from high school, I wish I had known as much then about picking a college as I do now. As parents and students, there’s very little information available to prepare you for the journey of applying to schools and choosing your best option! Read More