Judith Solomon
Areas of Expertise: Health
Solomon joined the Center in 2005 as a Senior Fellow. Her work at the Center specializes in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Plan, with a focus on state-level issues, and on issues related to health reform, particularly policies to make coverage affordable for low-income people.
She has testified before state legislatures and spoken extensively to national and state nonprofit groups and is often cited by national and state media, including the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
Previously, Solomon was a Senior Policy Fellow at Connecticut Voices for Children and Executive Director of the Children’s Health Council. She directed the Council’s work on policy analysis, outreach, education and training, and independent oversight of health care services provided through Connecticut’s Medicaid managed care program.
She has also worked as a legal services attorney specializing in the area of public benefits and taught at the Yale University School of Medicine.
Solomon is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and Rutgers University School of Law in Newark.
Recent Reports
- Recession Threatens State Health Care Programs
- Major Insurance Market Reforms Will Not Work Unless They Are Part of Broader Health Reform
- Vast Majority of Children Would Be As Well Off or Better Off Under House Health Bill Than Under Current Law
- House Health Reform Bill Expands Coverage and Lowers Health Cost Growth, While Reducing Deficits
- Changes in Senate Health Bill Make Coverage More Affordable for Millions of Moderate-Income Families, Although not for Those on Low End of Subsidy Scale
Recent Appearances
