The Catalyst Center is a national center dedicated to improving health care insurance and financing for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). We are funded by the Division of Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs of the Federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB).

The Center partners with a broad range of stakeholders to:

• Expand health insurance coverage of CYSHCN across the country;
• Close the gaps faced by underinsured families,
• Develop and disseminate innovative financing strategies at the community, state and national levels; and
• Enhance knowledge and collaboration among key stakeholder groups around financing issues.

Latest News

The Interactive Online Chartbook Is Here!

The State-at-a-Glance Chartbook on Coverage and Financing for Care of CYSHCN is designed to be both an educational tool and a source of inspiration. Using the online Chartbook, you can now access your state page, easily compare your state data with other states and search for innovative practices by target population or financing strategy.