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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
DUMFRIES – In its regular meeting on Dec. 6, 2016, the Dumfries Town Council unanimously approved a resolution calling on the Commonwealth’s General Assembly and Governor to fully accept federal Medicaid funding to provide...
Prior to the passage of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act (ACA) in 2010, there were about one million uninsured people in Virginia and 50 million nationwide. Because of the ACA, the number...
Dear Supporter, Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act health plans on the Healthcare.gov Marketplace starts next Tuesday, November 1, and runs through January 31, 2017. If you have a Marketplace plan now, you’ll need...
TESTIMONY TO THE JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY October 26, 2016 Karen Cameron: “Thank you for the opportunity to present to you today. My name is Karen Cameron and...
GALAX – In its session on Oct. 24, the City Council of the City of Galax approved a resolution calling on the Commonwealth’s General Assembly and Governor to fully accept federal Medicaid funding to...
