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The American Rescue Plan Contains an Evidence-Based Policy Win for New Mothers

If every state adopts the American Rescue Plan's postpartum extension, about 123,000 uninsured mothers could become newly eligible for Medicaid/CHIP coverage.
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Expanding Medicaid in Additional States Could Improve Insurance Coverage and Access to Care among Young Adults in Low-Income Households

To ensure more young adults are covered, policymakers could pursue three policy solutions.
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Six Opportunities to Improve Health IT Infrastructure to Address a Public Health Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light some limitations in our nation’s capacity to share and use health information.
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Many People with Employer-Sponsored Insurance Would Face High Out-of-Pocket Costs for COVID-19 Treatment

These costs could create significant financial hardships—particularly among employees without paid sick leave who would already be losing wages while missing work to receive treatment.
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New Hampshire Residents Who Lose Medicaid under Work Requirements Will Likely Face Limited Employer-Sponsored Insurance Options

New Hampshire is moving forward with implementing work requirements for Medicaid enrollees.
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Penalizing immigrants for obtaining Medicaid coverage puts child and family well-being at risk

Significant evidence documents the spillover benefits of parental Medicaid coverage on children’s health and well-being.
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People are saying #ThxBirthControl for boosting women’s education and the national economy

The introduction of the birth control pill in 1960 gave women increased power to plan their futures and participate in the economy.
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Under Medicaid work requirements, limited internet access in Arkansas may put coverage at risk

Internet access is especially limited for low-income households and Medicaid enrollees in Arkansas.
Health and Health Policy

Arkansans losing Medicaid due to work requirements are likely to face limited private insurance options

Fewer than 1 in 10 part-time, private-sector employees are eligible for employer coverage in Arkansas.
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Changes to Title X funding could affect access to health care for millions of women

A January 2018 survey provides a picture of women’s experiences with family planning safety net clinics like Planned Parenthood.

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