The Affordable Care Act will expand health insurance coverage by nearly 30 million people—reducing the number of uninsured individuals by more than half. However, about 22 million people will still be left without coverage.
As 2022 comes to a close, we offer a retrospective on positive developments as well as opportunities to improve access to dental care and oral health. [ Blog ]
As the dust settles on the 2022 midterm election results, it’s clear that access to and the affordability of health care remain top priorities for voters. [ Blog ]
It’s clear voters delivered broad support for ballot initiatives and candidates that will increase access to health care. [ Press Release ]
It’s clear voters delivered broad support for ballot initiatives and candidates that will increase access to health care. [ Press Release ]
Deep inequities for children who do not have health insurance persist across the country, according to a new analysis by the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC), funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. [ Press Release ]
Inequity in access to health care due to discriminatory barriers to economic security makes clear this is a race equity and health justice issue. [ Blog ]
This new proposed rule, welcomed by advocates, aims to offer clearer guidance and mitigate some of the confusion caused from the 2019 proposed rule by largely codifying and improving the 1999 public charge policy. [ Blog ]
As we celebrate the 12th anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it’s worth reflecting on the ways in which this landmark law has advanced oral health equity and the ways in which we can build on this progress moving forward. [ Blog ]
Enrollment numbers can be severely impacted if a presidential administration is not supportive of expanding coverage. [ Blog ]
Community Catalyst executive director, Emily Stewart, writes for The Hill about the importance of passing the Build Back Better Act. [ News Clip ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below. [ Alert ]
As we individually reflect and reevaluate at the turn of the year, so too must states in regard to their plans for unwinding the COVID-19 public health emergency and corresponding Medicaid protections. [ Blog ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below. [ Alert ]
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities. [ Alert ]
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda. [ Alert ]
In this letter, our partners urge Secretary Becerra to take action to ensure that uninsured patients know about the availability of the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program. [ Comment Letter ]
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now. [ Alert ]
This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage American Rescue Plan Act funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities. [ Publication ]
Immigrants must wait 5 years before they can enroll in federally funded programs, such as Medicaid and CHIP. Here's how Congress can remove this barrier for lawfully present immigrants. [ Publication ]
Letter to Congress urging them to include maternal health and birth justice priorities in next recovery package. [ Comment Letter ]
Check out our Medicaid Birthday toolkit! [ Alert ]
A project that is working to collaboratively create policies that help communities of color, low-income people, immigrants, people in rural communities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people thrive, through grassroots coalitions in 24 states. [ Publication ]
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, lets step up our efforts to secure high quality, affordable heath care for those who've served our country. Check out these resources. [ Alert ]
As of May 2021, 38 states have closed the coverage gap. Research on the effects of expansion in these states has demonstrated the benefits of closing the gap. [ Publication ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below.
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities.
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda.
These new and updated tools can help you raise your voice and amplify the need for Congress to act now.
Check out our Medicaid Birthday toolkit!
As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, lets step up our efforts to secure high quality, affordable heath care for those who've served our country. Check out these resources.
Check out our new affordability messaging
Advocates will play an important role in promoting opportunities for expanded health coverage and ensuring robust participation and input from the community.
Tomorrow night’s state of the union marks the first time President Biden will speak to Congress. Our job is to remind the Biden administration and policymakers that health care is central to infrastructure – and the time to be bold is now.
The funding coming into your state first and foremost must be responsive to the needs of people and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
With the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan, there are new, exciting federal incentives available for the 12 remaining states to expand Medicaid.
By 2016, the ACA could reduce the number of uninsured by 24.7 million; however, millions of those individuals will remain uninsured due to state decisions not to implement the Medicaid expansion.
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