When It Comes to the Dismantling of the CFPB, Follow the Money
Many of us connect the phrase “follow the money” to the corruption and illegal activity memorialized in the movie All the President’s Men. But the reach of that phrase goes…
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Why Attacks on Gender-Affirming Care Are a Threat to Us All
Why Attacks on Gender-Affirming Care Are a Threat to Us All
EJ, a nonbinary person from Pennsylvania, spent nearly a decade preparing for gender-affirming surgery. After months of emotional, physical, and financial preparation, the day had finally arrived. But just 13…
Community Catalyst: Ahead Of ACA Anniversary, Republicans Adopt New Health Care Strategy
Community Catalyst: Ahead Of ACA Anniversary, Republicans Adopt New Health Care Strategy
Out with the old strategy: “Repeal And Replace” In with the new: Quietly gutting the ACA with no replacement As we approach the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act…
The Truth about Medicaid Work Requirements: Costly, Ineffective, and Harmful
The Truth about Medicaid Work Requirements: Costly, Ineffective, and Harmful
As state and federal lawmakers renew their focus on Medicaid work requirements, it’s time to set the record straight: these policies don’t increase employment, they don’t save states money, and…
As Trump Moves into the Oval Office, Here are Four Health Care Fights We’re Preparing For
As Trump Moves into the Oval Office, Here are Four Health Care Fights We’re Preparing For
On Monday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. While cost-of-living and economics seemed to dominate the campaign trail last year, recent…
This Will Be an ACA Open Enrollment Like We’ve Never Seen Before
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law fourteen years ago, it transformed health care in America by making quality, affordable care a reality for millions of people….
The Fight Against Medical Debt: Know Your Rights and Take Action
The Fight Against Medical Debt: Know Your Rights and Take Action
Over 40 million people have medical debt on their credit reports, with a combined outstanding balance of approximately $88 billion. This staggering figure makes medical debt the largest source of…
Deferred Interest Credit Cards: A Hidden Medical Debt Trap
Deferred Interest Credit Cards: A Hidden Medical Debt Trap
In the fight for health and economic justice, deferred interest credit cards are a growing but often overlooked threat. These seemingly beneficial financial tools are frequently used to cover unexpected…
How State and Federal Action Can Drive Health Care Affordability
How State and Federal Action Can Drive Health Care Affordability
State-Led Initiatives Depend on Continued Federal Backing When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law, it made comprehensive quality, affordable health coverage available to millions of people. It gave states…
Medical Debt, Credit Reporting and Economic Justice—A Pivotal Moment for Change
Medical Debt, Credit Reporting and Economic Justice—A Pivotal Moment for Change
The Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule to ban medical debt from credit scores is a crucial step forward, but the fight is far from over. The Biden-Harris administration has made a…
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