Thhe Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a “program instruction” to state agencies operating Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. It provides first-ever guidance on the important requirement that states ensure clients have free…

Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) recently finalized long awaited rules for mental and behavioral health parity in Medicaid, marking a significant milestone for access to mental health care.

In this commentary, Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield discusses the important role of public benefits in meeting the needs of low-income students.

On April 18, 2016, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that directly affects millions of families and children.  In United States v. Texas, the Court will determine whether or not immigration actions announced by the Obama administration in 2014, known as the Deferred Action…

Los Angeles became the latest city to pass a paid sick days law, joining more than two dozen other jurisdictions across the country that enable workers to earn a minimum number of paid sick days per year. 

This week, attorneys general from nine states joined together to inquire into retailers’ scheduling practices, particularly the use of on-call shifts. 

A new study from CollegeCounts reveals the powerful impact of public investment in the Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative (CPI), which provides education and training for low-income parents.

With the addition of Utah and Florida, 30 states and the District of Columbia now allow lawfully present children to be eligible for Medicaid and CHIP, providing them with affordable and comprehensive health insurance.

The Department of Education announced today that it has identified 387,000 federal student loan borrowers who, due to their disability status, qualify for the Totally and Permanently Disabled (TPD) discharge.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has called for universal depression screening and treatment for all adults, including pregnant and postpartum mothers. The recommendation is important because when the USPSTF speaks, health insurers and states have strong reasons to listen.  This recommendation is a…