Posted at https://spotlightonpoverty.org/spotlight-exclusives/the-far-reaching-benefits-of-medicaid-expansion/ Rachel West, Center for American Progress., posted on January 9, 2019 In Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah, more than 600 lives will be saved every year thanks to ballots cast in November’s midterm elections. In Maine, more than 100 … Continued
From the Center for American Progress (http://www.americanprogress.org): On Friday evening, a federal judge in Texas struck down the Affordable Care Act as “unconstitutional.” His justification? He says that Congress’ intent was to repeal the entire law when it repealed the … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/12/15/affordable-care-act-still-law-can-still-sign/#.XBfHe9tKgdU By CHN December 15, 2018 NOTE: The open enrollment period for the ACA closed on December 15, so no new enrollments or changes to existing are being accepted at this time. However, the law is still in effect—the … Continued
Key 2019 Open Enrollment dates The 2019 Open Enrollment Period runs from Thursday, November 1, 2018, to Saturday, December 15, 2018. If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2019 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/10/25/resources-from-around-the-coalition-health-care-tax-cuts-affordable-housing-and-more/#.W9HQMHtKgdU By CHN October 25, 2018 Editor’s note: The following piece was written by Makenna Whitworth, CHN’s Fall 2018 intern. MaKenna is a senior majoring in political science at Brigham Young University. Election Day is less than two weeks away, … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): It’s no surprise that in poll after poll this election season, health care is consistently at the top of the list of voters’ concerns. [1] We all watched last year as the Republican-led Congress took one … Continued
From Families USA (http://www.familiesusa.org): With election season in full swing, candidates are hitting the campaign trail speaking to issues that are important to voters. We know that health care, and specifically protections for people with preexisting conditions, is a top … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/09/26/fact-week-drop-uninsured-rates-low-income-rural-residents-three-times-larger-medicaid-expansion-states/#.W6vd9HtKgdU By Lecia Imbery September 26, 2018 The uninsured rate for low-income adults has decreased in the last several years across America, thanks in large part to the Affordable Care Act. But small towns and rural areas of states … Continued
From Families USA (http://www.familiesusa.org): Next Wednesday, September 5, arguments will be heard in a court case threatening to take coverage and care away from millions. In Texas v. United States, 20 states are arguing that the Affordable Care Act should … Continued
Posted at https://www.cbpp.org/research/health/how-medicaid-work-requirements-will-harm-rural-residents-and-communities Medicaid plays an essential role in delivering health care in rural America and is an economic lifeline to many communities. Nearly 1 in 4 non-elderly adults in rural areas have health coverage through Medicaid. The Affordable Care … Continued