"The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vast shortcomings of our nation’s health system and the critical importance of affordable coverage and care for all," said Emily Stewart, Executive Director of Community Catalyst. "The best way to stem the deepening impact of the crisis is to take care of the people who have faced unjust barriers to economic security and health care, including disproportionate numbers of people of color."
Patch takes a look at the work of Community Catalyst's Vaccine Equity and Access Program. [ News Clip ]
The public health emergency (PHE) is currently in place to July 15, 2022, but may be extended for another period of time, giving relief to many like Kayla Montaño who have relied on Medicaid coverage to access medical care during the pandemic. [ Blog ]
La emergencia de salud pública actualmente está vigente hasta el 15 de julio, pero puede extenderse por otro período de tiempo, es un alivio para muchas personas, como Kayla Montaño, que ha dependido de Medicaid durante la pandemia. [ Blog ]
In our latest case studies, we explore how state advocates sought to improve health coverage and access for immigrants in Illinois and Washington State between 2019 and 2021. [ Blog ]
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 ]
In light of recent developments regarding the Build Back Better Act, we will continue to work hard alongside policymakers and advocates across the country to deliver critically-needed improvements in health care affordability, access and equity for all. [ Press Release ]
Planning for the end of the public health emergency and what it means for people in their states. [ Blog ]
Today, the U.S. House passed the Build Back Better Act, which would make critical advancements for health care affordability, access and equity. [ Press Release ]
90 community-based organizations working with BIPOC communities to address health disparities in adult COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates. [ Press Release ]
On August 26, 2021, the federal eviction moratorium ended, placing millions of Americans at risk of eviction and the negative health outcomes that have been shown to often follow. [ Blog ]
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda. [ Alert ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below. [ 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 ]
This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage ARPA funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities. [ Alert ]
Community Catalyst's new August Recess Toolkit contains several new resources to help you reach out to members and to your base. [ Alert ]
The Rhode Island Organizing Project spoke to Rhode Islanders about why they chose to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and how they were able to access the vaccine in their communities. [ Publication ]
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 ]
Check out our new affordability messaging [ Alert ]
Advocates will play an important role in promoting opportunities for expanded health coverage and ensuring robust participation and input from the community. [ Alert ]
This toolkit offers resources and strategies for advocates to make consumers aware of the ARPA investments in affordable coverage and in the community infrastructure. [ Publication ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below.
Take action to pass the Build Back Better agenda.
This toolkit illustrates how advocates can leverage ARPA funds to spur transformative change and address the unique needs of communities.
Community Catalyst's new August Recess Toolkit contains several new resources to help you reach out to members and to your base.
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.
The endurance of the ACA for over a decade is a testament to the strength of our collective efforts in the never-ending fight for progress.
We know that recent xenophobic and racist attacks against people of Asian heritage and Asian Americans have sparked fear across communities – we strongly condemn those attacks. The best way to combat these acts is to actively stand up and speak out against them. We know that you join us in working to protect all people and ensure their safe and affordable access to coverage and care. For messaging guidance, see this from Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) and this from the Opportunity Agenda.
The Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council (A3PCON) along with the Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) on Thursday announced the creation of the online reporting center where people can fill out a form — currently available in English, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese and Korean — to report the location and type of discrimination experienced and other details.
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