Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Farm Bureau Bill
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Idaho H&W Committee Ignores Will of Voters, Gives Latest Medicaid Expansion Repeal Attempt ‘Do Pass’
BOISE, Idaho –– Despite hundreds of Idaho voters testifying in opposition today, Idaho House Bill 138, which would effectively repeal voter-initiated Medicaid expansion, was given a “do pass” recommendation by the House Health & Welfare Committee.
Cancer Advocates Travel to Capitol to Make Case for Medicaid Expansion
ATLANTA – Around 50 cancer advocates, including patients, survivors and caregivers, will travel to the Capitol from around the state on Tuesday, February 4, to have breakfast with lawmakers and ask them to support a Georgia PeachCare Plus plan to expand Medicaid.
Governor’s Medicaid Proposal Would Spend More Money to Cover Fewer People Than Expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a recent letter, Gov. Henry McMaster asked the U.S.
Alabama Call to Prayer Scheduled Ahead of Legislative Session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – More than 300 congregations across Alabama have been invited to take part in a Call to Prayer this weekend ahead of the kickoff to the state’s legislative session.
Patient Advocates Join Together to Call for Medicaid Expansion in 2025
JACKSON, Miss. – Nearly 100 health advocates representing multiple patient groups will come together on Thursday, January 30 in Jackson to urge lawmakers to expand Medicaid in the Magnolia State in 2025.
New Survey Finds Failing to Extend Enhanced Tax Credits for Marketplace Plans Would Have Significant Negative Impact on Cancer Patients and Survivors
Eighty-six percent of cancer patients and survivors who receive tax credits to afford Marketplace plans say they would have difficulty getting the care they need without the enhanced premium tax credits, according to the latest Survivor Views survey from ACS CAN.
Testimony Sent a Clear Message: It’s Time to Remove the Sunset from Montana Medicaid Expansion
HELENA, Mont. – Wednesday’s hearings on Montana Medicaid and expansion illustrated well the success of the program and the clear need for legislators to ensure that state residents have continuing access to crucial, life-saving health care.
Grupos defensores de los derechos de los pacientes piden a la corte acceso a seguro de salud económico para los beneficiarios de DACA de 19 estados
Washington, D.C. – 24 de enero de 2025 – Hoy, grupos defensores de los derechos de los pacientes que representan a millones de personas con enfermedades graves y afecciones médicas presentaron un informe (en inglés) amicus curiae (amigo de la corte) en el que instaron al Tribunal de Apelaciones del Octavo Circuito a que respalde la elegibilidad de los beneficiarios del programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés) a la cobertura de seguros de salud, tal y como lo permite la Regla Final del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS, por sus siglas en inglés) emitida en mayo de 2024.