Significant Gains for Medicaid Expansion, Yet Inequities Remain

Voters in Utah, Nebraska, and Idaho all gave a resounding “yes” to Medicaid expansion when they went to the polls in November. And in Kansas, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, the results signal improved political climates for expansion.

Aug 31, 2018 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Arkansas Prepares to Take Away Medicaid Coverage For Thousands of State Residents

Dec 11, 2018 | Report/Brief | Suzanne Wikle

Medicaid Works: No Work Requirement Necessary

Aug 16, 2018 | Testimony/Comments

Medicaid Work Requirements: A Guide to Advocacy Strategies

Since 1965, Medicaid has proved affordable access to health care for children, workers, seniors, and persons with disabilities through a shared state-federal funding arrangement that guarantees a minimum package of health benefits to all who qualify. It provides low-income people comprehensive health coverage that prevents illness, promotes children’s development, and supports employment. That’s why CLASP works to protect and build on historic gains in Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act—fighting back against federal efforts to repeal and block grant Medicaid and pressing states to expand their programs. We also provide research and data that prove Medicaid works as well as partner with state officials and advocates to ensure their systems are effectively serving low-income people.

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Suzanne Wikle

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December 11, 2018 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

December 11, 2018 | News Clip | Medicaid

Under Trump, More People Live Without Health Coverage

December 3, 2018 | Blog Post | Medicaid

Significant Gains for Medicaid Expansion, Yet Inequities Remain

December 3, 2018 | Blog Post | SNAP

Power Grab in Wisconsin Would Harm SNAP, Medicaid Recipients

November 30, 2018 | Press Release | Immigrant Access to Benefits

Trump Anti-family Regulation Draws 104,000+ Comments: Proposal would deny immigrants for meeting basic needs

Low-Income Young Adults Would Benefit from Medicaid Expansion

Young adults have seen major gains in health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Since 2009, their rate of uninsurance has dropped 50 percent. But coverage gaps still exist, especially for low-income young adults, in states that haven't expanded Medicaid. It's critical that the remaining states take up expansion.

Why the Affordable Care Act Is Critical for Young Adults