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Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2021 Legislative Session

Drug Screening for Temporary Public Assistance (SB 387): SB 387 extends the drug screening pilot program for recipients of Temporary Assistance for … See more

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Funding Cuts to Local Health Departments Harmful for Public Health

WebWest Virginia’s local health departments have served as the cornerstone of public health initiatives for decades. Providing services such as immunization, family …

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Black Infant and Maternal Mortality Must Be a Priority in West …

WebInfants and birthing parents are dying at alarming rates in West Virginia. Infant and maternal mortality rates are essential statistics measuring overall societal …

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Three Ways the American Rescue Plan Improves West Virginians’ …

WebJust last month, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) celebrated its eleventh birthday. The ACA is the most extensive health care reform law in the United States …

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Black Infant and Maternal Mortality Needs to be Addressed in …

WebInfants and birthing parents are dying at alarming rates in West Virginia. Infant and maternal mortality rates are essential statistics measuring overall societal …

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Four Things You Need to Know About Upcoming Changes to …

WebAt the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government passed legislation to help families and health care providers amid an unprecedented health and …

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The State of Older Adults in West Virginia: Economic Security and …

WebWith seniors expected to make up nearly a quarter of West Virginia’s population by 2035, policymakers need to plan today to ensure seniors have a secure …

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The Affordable Care Act Remains Essential to West Virginia Amid …

WebThe open enrollment period to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) started on November 1 and continues through December 15. …

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New Report Highlights the Health and Economic Importance of …

WebFor Immediate Release: July 21, 2021 Contact: Renee Alves, 559-916-5939 Charleston, WV – Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program that helps low-income …

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Keeping West Virginia Kids and Families Covered

WebIn West Virginia, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are critical health programs for low- and moderate-income families and kids. …

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The RECLAIM Act and Social Determinants of Health

WebRecently, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The bill is a comprehensive infrastructure package that includes public money for …

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One in Five West Virginia Adults Will Gain Access to Dental …

WebOne of the most significant bills passed during the 2020 legislative session is expected to go into effect on January 1, 2021. SB 648 adds a dental benefit to the state’s …

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Where You Live Might Determine Your Health

WebEvery year, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Population Health Institute at the University of Wisconsin release the County Health Rankings, which rank the overall …

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Tens of Thousands of West Virginians Will See Their Insurance …

WebThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) included several provisions to help make health care more accessible and affordable for Americans. One provision is the …

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Continuity of Care for West Virginia’s Medicaid Enrollees Must be

WebMedicaid enrollment has increased, both nationally and in West Virginia, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent data show enrollment increased in the …

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Racial Disparities in West Virginia

WebAfrican Americans in West Virginia face persistent disparities across a wide range of economic, labor, social, and health measures. What follows is a data analysis …

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Expanding Health Coverage Will Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health

WebThe Affordable Care Act is expected to have a dramatic impact on access to health insurance in West Virginia. This will be especially true for racial and ethnic minorities. …

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Medicaid in the Mountain State

WebMedicaid in the Mountain State: A Health and Economic Necessity 5 As of 2019, the program covers over half of births across the state4 It also covers over half of children, . …

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New York Times Report: WV Ranks 2nd Highest in Business …

WebToday, the New York Times had an in-depth front page article exposing the $80 billion state and local governments bankroll businesses each year in subsides, including low-interest …

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