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State Medicaid Expansion Map

Medicaid provides health insurance for millions of low-income, disabled and elderly Americans. While all 50 states participate in the federal program, eligibility requirements vary by state. Thirty-one states have expanded Medicaid coverage to insure...

Read more April 11, 2017 at 9:45 am Roberta Oster

Statement on the Affordable Care Act

The Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy affirms Governor Terry McAuliffe’s desire to expand healthcare in Virginia by drawing down federal Medicaid dollars. The General Assembly has been reluctant to expand healthcare, given the...

Read more March 30, 2017 at 2:17 pm Roberta Oster

Here is a sample Prayer Service you can use on Thursday!

This week is critical for preserving healthcare for low-income children, seniors and working adults. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a “repeal and replace” healthcare bill on Thursday (March 23). If...

Read more March 20, 2017 at 12:53 pm Roberta Oster

Action needed on healthcare

Dear Advocate, This coming week will be critical for preserving healthcare for low-income children, seniors and working adults. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a “repeal and replace” healthcare bill on...

Read more March 17, 2017 at 5:43 pm Roberta Oster

Our Welcoming All Coordinator Lana Heath de Martinez discusses Sanctuary policies

In this episode of LOTG Radio, we’ll explore what it means for a community to provide refuge, sanctuary, safety, once they say “Welcome” to those in need. Topics include: Mayor Levar Stoney says Richmond...

Read more March 16, 2017 at 10:06 am Roberta Oster

New faces to lead two Richmond seminaries

Virginia Union University’s Board of Trustees has named Dr. Corey D. B. Walker as vice president and dean of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology. Dr. Walker will succeed senior vice president and...

Read more March 14, 2017 at 11:12 am Roberta Oster

Ta’anit Ester

Today marks the Fast of Esther on the Jewish Calendar. On this day, Jews everywhere commemorate the heroic actions of Esther and the fast she and her community took upon themselves in preparation to...

Read more March 9, 2017 at 9:34 am Roberta Oster

10 Resources on the Republican-led plan to replace the ACA

Virginians in Every Congressional District Are At Risk From Affordable Care Act Repeal Summary of the “American Healthcare Act” The American Health Care Act: the Republicans’ bill to replace Obamacare, explained What the American...

Read more March 8, 2017 at 10:35 am Roberta Oster

Lakeside Wednesdays In Lent

Lakeside Wednesdays In Lent, 2017 (Presbyterian/Lutheran/Anglican/Roman Catholic/United Methodist) Theme:  “Our Need for Reconciliation”  Four Christian faith traditions are inviting the community to gather together to observe Lent, the season of Jesus’ journey to the cross,...

Read more March 7, 2017 at 2:42 pm Roberta Oster

Repeal of the ACA would also affect Medicare

March 3, 2017 – For Immediate Release By Bill Kallio Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Healthcare Consultant Whether you receive your health insurance from your employer, the private marketplace or a government program, the...

Read more March 3, 2017 at 9:12 am Roberta Oster
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