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June 18, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Take Action Against Federal Proposal That Could Threaten Health Care and Food Access

Every year, eligibility for programs including Medicaid, CHIP, Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies, SNAP, and school meals is determined relative to the federal poverty line. That measure is adjusted annually for inflation in order to account for the rising cost of living. However,
June 4, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Behavioral Science Finds Work Requirements Don’t Work As a Method for Reducing Poverty

While work requirements are often touted as a means to promote self-sufficiency and reduce poverty, the evidence continues to pile up: work requirements simply don’t work as a method for reducing poverty.
May 23, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Mental Health Awareness Month: Virginia’s Progress and Opportunities in Behavioral Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which affords us the opportunity to take stock of recent significant investments the state has made and look at the ongoing work that still needs to be done in order to improve quality and access to behavioral health services in Virginia.
May 14, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

New Medicaid Data Tells Story of Success and Opportunity: Update

The decision to expand Medicaid in Virginia was a watershed moment for low-income adults and families in need of quality, comprehensive health coverage. Expanded coverage began on January 1, 2019 with enrollment starting in November of last year. While
May 2, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Arkansas’ Experience Suggests Greater Health Coverage Loss Than Anticipated if Virginia Moves Forward with Work and Cost Requirements

One of the primary purposes of the Medicaid program is to give individuals and families with low incomes an opportunity to access affordable and quality health coverage. This past January, Virginia
April 16, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Black Maternal Outcomes a Concern, New State Action Can Help

he welcoming of a child should be an exciting time for families. People that call Virginia home hope to have good health outcomes for mothers and their child while starting their new journey as a family. Unfortunately,
February 23, 2019 | The Commonwealth Institute

Session 2019: Key Budget Policy Choices

Comparing key differences in proposed changes to the 2018-2020 budget by the governor, House, Senate, and conference committee House and...
February 15, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Pump the Brakes on Green-lighting High-Deductible Catastrophic Plans

While many of the House and Senate amendments cut the introduced budget there are some areas where one or both chambers have offered improvements. One is the Senate’s proposal
January 29, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

A Harsh, Little Known Rule Leaves Many Immigrants Without Health Coverage

A legal immigrant who has lawfully resided in the United States for more than five years can become eligible for Medicaid in 44 states if they meet all other eligibility requirements. But it’s not so straight forward in Virginia.
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