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Medicaid
Time to End 40 Years of Class Discrimination on Abortion
Many people still don't know how deeply the Hyde Amendment abortion coverage bans are harming women and communities.
States That Fail to Expand Medicaid Need to Get in the Game
According to a new report, marketplace premiums are substantially higher in states that failed to expand Medicaid.
Ending HIV: A Missing Piece in the Health-Care Debate
Advocates say universal health care is crucial for ending HIV and AIDS, but politicians often leave HIV out of the health-care debate.
How Bobby Jindal Threw Reproductive Health Under the Bus for His Presidential Bid
Thousands of people in Louisiana rely on publicly funded reproductive health care. So why is Governor Jindal cutting off federal funding?
Nearly Half of Uninsured Are Eligible for Subsidized Health Coverage
Outreach workers are focused on finding these people and getting them coverage.
House Bill on Medicaid Providers Would Limit Beneficiaries’ Access to Care
Limiting access to Planned Parenthood would likely increase unplanned pregnancies and raise state costs.
How Much of Big Pharma’s Massive Profits Are Used to Influence Politicians?
Recent proposals by presidential candidates to regulate drug prices may be long shots due to Big Pharma's lobbying.
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Activists Decry 39 Years of Class-Based Discrimination in Abortion Access
Activists are calling for access to abortion care regardless of income, and pushing to end coverage bans.
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The Unseen Costs of Defunding Planned Parenthood
The defunding of Planned Parenthood could result in higher Medicaid costs for thousands of additional unintended pregnancies.
Widespread Public Support Bolsters Bill to End Restrictions on Abortion Coverage
The EACH Woman Act would nullify existing abortion bans and prevent future blocks to access for low-income women.