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Our new fact sheet lists the Medicaid managed care waivers expiring before July 2019. resources.smartpolicyworks.c…
Medicaid work requirements will create more problems than they solve. smartpolicyworks.com/2018/03…
Summer interns needed! We're looking for students/recent grads who are passionate about health policy and ready to join a team that works for health and economic security in Illinois. Visit our website for application information. smartpolicyworks.com/who-we-…
Today @CMSGov is releasing guidance to support state efforts to improve #Medicaid enrollee #health outcomes by incentivizing community engagement among able-bodied beneficiaries.
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For the health of Illinois kids, Congress must #saveCHIP now. They’re already 100 days too late—Congress is out of excuses, and kids and families in Illinois and across the nation are running out of time. @shrivercenter @EverThriveIL @HealthPolicyHub @GeorgetownCCF
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January marks #PovertyAwarenessMonth. So why is Congress dangerously late on programs that provide healthcare to millions of low-income people? ow.ly/D9D830hGkTT #RenewMIECHV #SaveCHIP #ProtectOurCare
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Congresswomen Jan Schakowsky and other Illinois experts are holding a teach-in how how the GOP Tax Scam will impact you and your community this Saturday, January 13. Space is limited so register at schakowsky.house.gov/taxeven….
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Within each of us exists the potential to contribute positively to society. Although one individual among so many on this planet may seem too insignificant, it is our personal efforts that will determine the direction our society is heading.
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Despite Trump's #ACA sabotage, #Illinois #Obamacare enrollment for 2018 comes in close to 2017 level. ow.ly/7A6x30hoSUy #ProtectOurCare #SaveACA
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A belated shout out to @howardbrownhc --> @Thresholdsctrs newest and super cool #integratedcare partner, who is providing crucial holistic care on Chicago's south side. #healthychicago2.0 #Bh365
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Reminder: Most low-income people who can work already do. ow.ly/9O1c30hnStl #HandsOff #NotOnePenny
Congress Delivers Coal for the Holidays. Read our statement regarding the continuing resolution passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate >> bit.ly/2zhuT8Y
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After delivering massive tax cuts to the ultra-rich, the Trump Administration is gearing up to attack the living standards of low-income people. ow.ly/9O1c30hnStl
"People want this coverage, and the numbers show it" #ACA chicagotribune.com/business/… @stephanibecker @shrivercenter @EverThriveIL
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Confusion and chaos ahead as new tax rules take immediate effect politi.co/2CZGhs9
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Illinois will restore food stamps to clients who lost them in Nov. SNAP benefits to come today, tomorrow. Backgrnd: chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017…
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I will tweet what the tax bill eliminating the individual ACA mandate really means after I finish with some insurers, regulators & reporters. Not what Republicans hope. Follow if interested.1/
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For ACA supporters, good news: Obamacare sign-ups were far stronger than expected. For ACA supporters, bad news: Critics already using sign-up number as evidence the markets don't need help. @pauldemko with a sharp look at what's next: politico.com/story/2017/12/2…
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Replying to @ASlavitt
Breaking news in my home 2day - close relative admitted had no health ins - “couldn’t afford $600/mo bc Recently laid off.” I panic - did he miss deadline?!? NO - + his gold plan was FREE. Left my house an hour later w insurance + PEACE OF MIND 4 my whole family #grateful
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CMS's total doesn't include the tail end of OEP activity, including "consumers who enrolled in coverage through 3:00AM on December 16, 2017, or consumers who left their contact information at the call center due to high volume." cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleas…
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