In this brief, we recommend steps states and advocates can take before churn returns to protect people who remain eligible for Medicaid and conserve state resources.
By Suzanne Wikle, Jennifer Wagner, Farah Erzouki, and Jennifer Sullivan Medicaid is the largest health insurer in the United States, at over 80 million enrollees. Its numerous benefits to enrollees include greater likelihood of completing school, higher wages, better health outcomes, and less medical debt…
This brief, part of the TANF 101 series, provides in-depth information on cash assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant.
Building a resilient and sustainable recovery for women of color requires addressing the lack of benefits, worker protections, and well-paying jobs so that women of color can thrive.
By Nat Baldino and Rocio Perez Nearly all workers will face a serious illness or caregiving need for themselves or a loved one at some point in their lives. Yet, despite clear evidence of the need for paid family and medical leave, only 23 percent…
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the United States’ most effective antipoverty programs. This brief highlights the EITC eligibility criteria for young workers.
In this paper, the CLASP and NCLC explore the disproportionate impact of student debt on Black borrowers, and make recommendations to address the dual student loan and college affordability crises through federal policies and executive action.