CLASP

We must dismantle structural inequities that perpetuate racial and economic disparities. Dive deeper in this new blog.

Today’s release of the U.S. Census Bureau’s report on poverty and income shows that a strong economy matters for workers and families – yet far more is needed to reduce poverty.

2023 data from the Census Bureau may show an increase in uninsurance as millions of people were disenrolled from Medicaid starting in April 2023 when one of these provisions expired – with more threats ahead.

The pre-release Medicaid waiver is a major opportunity for states to close the health equity gap for formerly incarcerated individuals and help those leaving incarceration thrive in their home communities.

Because countless federal regulations support people with low incomes, these Supreme Court decisions on agency rulemaking have the potential to significantly affect their lives. 

CLASP was featured on an episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on April 14, 2024 about Medicaid. View here or below:

All states have experienced high work volumes due to Medicaid unwinding and the sheer number of Medicaid renewals that must be completed.

Today’s U.S. Census Bureau report shows—once again—that poverty in the United States is a policy choice.

On September 12, the Census Bureau will release poverty, income, and health insurance data for 2022. Read more for three trends we anticipate.

In advance of Census Bureau’s annual release of poverty data, we explain exactly what the official poverty measure captures and what it misses.