Despite once-in-a-generation challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration and 18 states are still asking the US Supreme Court to rule that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional and entirely repeal the decade old health law. Kids Forward joined with Harvard’s Center for Law and Policy Innovation and...
The coronavirus pandemic is causing widespread unemployment throughout the world, and many in the US are losing more than their job and income. They are also losing their health insurance at a time when coverage is critical. In the last few weeks, the US has seen unprecedented spikes in joblessness with more than 20 million people...
While other states are moving quickly to make Medicaid a stronger tool for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin has been unable to do so. The Evers administration’s efforts to make needed changes to Medicaid have been stymied by the “lame duck” law, which prohibits many necessary actions the Governor and state agencies could take....
As states across the country attempt to mitigate the public health crisis brought on by COVID-19, it’s clear the Affordable Care Act’s coverage gains and consumer protections are crucial. Without the ACA in place 20 million more people would not have access to health insurance, millions of parents would be worrying about health coverage...
Congress has passed an emergency aid package that provides help directly to people affected by the coronavirus, as well as to states struggling to deal with the health and economic damage inflicted by the illness. The legislation received overwhelming bipartisan support, passing 363-40 in the House of Representatives and 92-8 in the...
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