The Omnibus Spending Package Left Out Mental Health Reform

The 2023 omnibus spending package failed to make major reforms in our mental health system that Black, Indigenous, and other people of color need.

February 24, 2023 | News Clip | Parker Gilkesson

Medicaid for food draws mixed reviews

February 10, 2023 | News Clip | Juliana Zhou

Ericson: Red tape stands in the way of fighting poverty

February 08, 2023 | News Clip | Suzanne Wikle

Medicaid Maze: Advocates and Recipients Brace for End of Continuous Coverage

Affordable health care is essential for physical and mental health, financial security and employment success. However, low-income workers rarely have access to health insurance through their jobs and cannot afford to buy insurance without help. That’s why Medicaid is critical. It provides low-income people comprehensive health coverage that prevents illness, promotes children’s development, and supports employment. CLASP works to protect and build on historic gains in insurance coverage made through the Affordable Care Act—fighting back against federal efforts to repeal and block grant Medicaid and pressing states to expand their programs. We also address challenges central to the wellbeing of low-income individuals and families like accessing maternal depression treatment and young adult behavioral health.

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Suzanne Wikle

Senior Policy Analyst, Income and Works Support

Health and Mental Health

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March 08, 2023 | Blog Post | Children, Youth & Families

The Omnibus Spending Package Left Out Mental Health Reform

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Medicaid for food draws mixed reviews

February 10, 2023 | News Clip | Cross-Program Benefit Access

Ericson: Red tape stands in the way of fighting poverty

February 08, 2023 | News Clip | Health and Mental Health

Medicaid Maze: Advocates and Recipients Brace for End of Continuous Coverage

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WIOA Opportunities for Action

CLASP is committed to making WIOA work. That’s why we’ve developed short, action-focused memos outlining how states, local areas, advocates, and service providers can leverage opportunities to serve low-income youth and adults through state and local plans, policies and guidance, and budget choices.

WIOA "Opportunities for Action" memos