From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Today – Friday, January 19 – is the deadline for Congress to act on continuing government funding. But other urgent measures are also long overdue. Every day, another 122 Dreamers lose legal status … Continued
From Families USA (http://www.familiesusa.org): This week marks 100 days since Congress failed to extend full funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the successful, bipartisan program that provides 9 million U.S. children with comprehensive and affordable health care coverage. … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/01/11/human-needs-report-congress-didnt-end-2017-whats-tap-early-2018/#.WlfSY66nEdU By Lecia Imbery January 11, 2018 A lot happened on Capitol Hill right before the holiday break, while many other issues were kicked down the road and remain on the Congressional agenda for early 2018. Where do things … Continued
Posted at https://www.clasp.org/press-room/press-releases/medicaid-work-requirements-harm-everyday-americans Washington, DC, January 11, 2018 – The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) strongly condemns today’s decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allowing states to impose work requirements for Medicaid. CLASP contends that … Continued
From Project H.O.M.E. (http://www.projecthome.org): We’ve just received an urgent update about health center funding and need you to take action at http://action.projecthome.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=1057 by Friday end of day! The current “Continuing Resolution” spending plan will ONLY include funding for CHIP – … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-01-08/health-issues/critics-proposed-rule-would-allow-junk-insurance-plans/a60923-2 January 8, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The U.S. Dept. of Labor wants to allow the sale of insurance plans that don’t include the essential health benefits outlined in … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/12/28/value-seeing-treating-poverty-health-issue/#.Wk5wKFWnEdU By James Abro December 28, 2017 In July of this year, Barry Ostrowsky, the CEO of RWJ Barnabas – the largest hospital-based health care provider in New Jersey — sat down with PBS talk-show host Steve Adubato to … Continued
The Children’s Health Insurance Program remains unfunded, leaving 9 million children and their parents in a sickening limbo, unsure of whether they’ll have coverage in the year. As opposed to the tax bill, CHIP enjoys bipartisan and wide popular support. … Continued
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) serves nearly 9 million children, but kids in 16 states could lose coverage next month unless Congress acts this week—and families will start getting notices informing them that their coverage is ending in the first … Continued
Thanks to the ELCA for this alert! URGENT: Your voice is needed before Christmas. In the midst of massive tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, Congress could leave the Children’s Health Insurance Program in critical condition. Contact your members … Continued