The new federal poverty guidelines, which are adjusted for inflation each January, provide an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by low-income working families, and they help illustrate why state and federal policymakers ought to help more Americans gain access to health care. These guidelines largely control who is...
Beginning in February, Wisconsin will start implementing changes to BadgerCare (Wisconsin’s Medicaid program for low-income families) that make health care less accessible for low-income Wisconsinites who do not have children. Medicaid helps people with disabilities, older adults, children and parents with low-wage jobs, and adults who...
As our community reflects and celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Kids Forward would like to share our ongoing and steadfast commitment and energy to advocating for every kid, every family, and every community within Wisconsin. As we consider Martin Luther King’s legacy and the distance that we have traveled...
Short-term Plans Offer Little Coverage and Come with Potential for Large Medical Bills PDF version Updated 12/12/2019 Short-term Health Insurance Plans, which offer limited health coverage for periods of less than a year, are being marketed more aggressively this year. Because of policy changes by the Trump administration that have...
We at Kids Forward believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, affordable health insurance and health care. We’ve made progress, but still over 300,000 Wisconsinites remain uninsured, and our state still has wide racial disparities in access to affordable care and coverage. We’re encouraged to see increased support and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2019 CONTACT: William Parke-Sutherland, Health Policy Engagement Coordinatorwparkesutherland@kidsforward.net 608-284-0580, ext. 317Jon Peacock, Research Directorjpeacock@kidsforward.net, 608-284-0580, ext. 307 PDF Version Analysis shows the number of uninsured Wisconsin children remained unchanged...
Today is officially Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin. For the first time, a Wisconsin governor has issued an executive order declaring Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday in October. In addition to declaring the day, Governor Evers’ executive order commits to other important actions, including: Recognizing the immense...
The Census Bureau recently issued a couple of batches of data relating to health insurance status of people across the U.S. in 2018. After reviewing the new numbers, we have distilled portions of the new data that are particularly relevant for making sure all people have access to health insurance. Here are our top takeaways:...
For Immediate Release: August 7, 2019 Contact: William Parke-Sutherland, 608-284-0580 x 317 Kids Forward is committed to advocating for effective, long-lasting solutions that support the health and well-being of every child and every family in Wisconsin. In order for children and families to thrive, we must protect them from things that...
Proof of the atrocities on our southern border are increasing daily. In response, the federal government issued a new asylum rule. Starting yesterday, people seeking asylum must first petition for asylum in the closest neighboring country. Should that request be denied, the refugee is then eligible to petition for asylum in the United...
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