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While federal policies remain essential for widespread reform, the power of community-led efforts demonstrates that change is possible—one city, state, and coalition at a time.
This week, as a part of National Women’s Health Week (NWHW), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is urging women to take a pledge that includes at least one step toward a healthier life.
Louisiana announced it will be the first state in the country to seek approval to use SNAP data on file to streamline its process for making determinations on eligibility for Medicaid.
The Obama Administration released a joint Dear Colleague letter supporting career pathways, a joint effort by the National Economic Council, Office of Management and Budget, and thirteen federal agencies.
New guidance from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reinforces the importance of access to health care for citizens re-entering their communities from incarceration.
As retail workers fight, not just for higher wages, but for better-quality jobs, they are also demanding an end to the erratic, unpredictable schedules that make it virtually impossible to arrange child care, hold (often much-needed) second jobs, attend school, or simply budget to pay…
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.
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…
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