Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump have made it their first order of business to repeal the Affordable Care Act and rip health care away from an estimated 30 million people.
President Trump announced an executive order falsely claiming to protect people with pre-existing conditions. In fact, those protections are already in the ACA, which the administration is trying to overturn by supporting the Health Care Repeal Lawsuit. [ Press Release ]
Since its passage, the ACA has survived numerous “near death” experiences. Another one now looms in November when the Health Care Repeal Lawsuit (California v Texas) is argued before a Supreme Court. [ Blog ]
The U.S. Senate failed to advance an insufficient ‘skinny’ coronavirus relief plan proposed by Senate Republicans that omits any fiscal support for states or families. [ Press Release ]
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown disproportionate impacts on low-income immigrants as many continue to be on the front lines as essential workers. Unfortunately, millions of immigrants are left out under federal relief efforts. [ Blog ]
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst in response to passage of ballot initiative in Oklahoma expanding Medicaid. [ Press Release ]
Statement of Emily Stewart, executive director of Community Catalyst, in response to the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade by law enforcement. [ Press Release ]
Tonight, the U.S. House passed the HEROES Act, their fourth package to direct resources to states and urgently needed supports for individuals and families in the wake of COVID-19. [ Press Release ]
For LGBTQ+ people COVID-19 has not only introduced a new threat to health and economic security, but has also exacerbated barriers they were already facing in accessing the health care and social supports they need. [ Blog ]
I wasn’t going to wait around for lengthy grant opportunities and jump through hoops, I wanted to do something immediate. I decided to volunteer my time outside of my organization assisting with a local mutual aid effort. [ Blog ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2020 CONTACT: Kathy Melley, 617-791-0708 (BOSTON, MA) -- Today, President Donald Trump announced his plan to suspend all immigration to the United States. This anti-immigration order would only worsen the public health c... [ Press Release ]
We applaud the House version of the stimulus, which provides a clear roadmap to national recovery by addressing the root cause of the economic crisis – public health. [ Press Release ]
In a recent report, the Commonwealth Institute reviews the change in health coverage and access across Black, Hispanic, and white populations since the implementation of the ACA. [ Blog ]
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State Attorneys General (AGs) are critical health care stakeholders. This guide provides information about the role AGs play in policy making and tips for advocates urging their AG to take action to protect and defend quality, affordable care. [ Resource ]
On Dec. 18, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in the Health Care Repeal Lawsuit, threatening health coverage for millions of people across the U.S. Use this guide as a comprehensive explainer on the case, the decision and next steps. [ Publication ]
Community Catalyst’s comments to the annual proposed changes to federal rules relating to the marketplaces and the Affordable Care Act’s insurance market reforms. [ Comment Letter ]
Tons of resources, messaging and content to share this Thanksgiving. [ Alert ]
Tons of resources, messaging and content to share. [ Alert ]
This fact sheet discusses the importance of Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in providing dental coverage and oral health services. [ Resource ]
This fact sheet explains how block grants and per capita caps results in fewer people being able access to Medicaid coverage that meets their needs. [ Publication ]
More than 3,500 Mainers have written to Senator Collins to ask her to protect their health care. Twenty-five letters to the editor have been published across the state, with another 20 letters submitted and ready for publication. Maine People’s Alliance’s field and phone canvasses reached thousands of Mainers directly, urging them to take action and resulting in more than 400 calls to Collins’ office so far.
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