Addressing Pediatric Palliative Care State Policy via Three State Snapshots

NASHP brief highlights policies and programs from three states to support pediatric palliative care.

A new brief from the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) highlights how three states—California, Massachusetts, and Vermont—support pediatric palliative care through the State Medicaid and/or the Title V Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) programs. Key details for each state include:

  • Background on the origins and evolution of the PPC policies and programs
  • Children's eligibility criteria
  • Provider qualifications
  • Covered services
  • Payment model

Read the full brief

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