by Wesley Wei | Dec 9, 2024 | Policy Action
Mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths, more than 80% of which are preventable. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) provides a safe space for pregnant women and new moms to get emotional and mental health...
by Wesley Wei | Dec 9, 2024 | Policy Action
What is continuous eligibility? Why is it important for children? Continuous eligibility allows people enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to have uninterrupted access to care. Regardless of changes, like increased income,...
by Wesley Wei | Dec 9, 2024 | Policy Action
The National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT) released a toolkit offering strategies and real-world tips to help advance an impactful policy agenda that benefits infants, toddlers, expectant parents, and families. This toolkit shares strategies on...
by Wesley Wei | Dec 9, 2024 | Policy Action
As December 20 approaches, Congress is faced with a deadline to agree on a budget or pass a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government running. With a change in presidential leadership, it is more than likely Congress will decide on a CR. This would temporarily...
by Wesley Wei | Dec 9, 2024 | Policy Action
On December 5, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a “Dear Colleague” letter to help providers and other better understand their responsibilities under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”). According to recent census data, nearly 68 million...
by Nikki Montgomery | Nov 7, 2024 | Policy Action
The lame duck session is any meeting of the House of Representatives or Senate that takes place after a November election and before the new Congress starts their new session. This also applies to presidents and other lawmakers who are retiring or did not win their...
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