Very important findings here that underscore that states will probably see large #'s of procedural terminations unless they do a better job educating families, providers, community facing organizations and engage w/ MCO's to do lots of the work.

Calling all dreamers & doers! Join me on July 31 & Aug 1 Ascend at the Aspen Institute's #AspenVXC2023, a gathering of leaders from around the country dreaming big & working hard so children & families can thrive #dreamdisruptdelight Register to attend virtually for free: ascend.aspeninstitute.org/events/aspen-v…

Healthy Black Pregnancies is having a Baby Shower! There's still time to sign up for our first community baby shower this Saturday! Come thru to get showered with support & raffle prizes (including gifts for dads!) 🙌🏾 eventbrite.com/e/healthy-blac…

If you or someone you know needs health insurance, now is the time to explore options and cost savings through MNsure!

Beginning on Jan. 1, Minnesota children got more stable access to Medicaid health insurance. A new continuous eligibility policy for children will help provide a healthier and more equitable start for the youngest Minnesotans. News release: mn.gov/dhs/media/news…

An important message from our Medicaid Medical Director Dr. Nathan Chomilo. And when it's time for you to renew your coverage, you can get free help with the paperwork. Visit mn.gov/dhs/renewmycov…. MN Medicaid Medical Director Chomilo

DACA Grantees Can Now Access Marketplace Coverage ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/06/03/dac… via Georgetown Center for Children and Families

Thousands of Minnesotans covered by MinnesotaCare need to start paying monthly premiums again this summer to keep their insurance. Monthly premiums were paused during the pandemic. News release: mn.gov/dhs/media/news…

Regular checkups help track your child's development, catch any potential health issues early, and keep #vaccinations up to date. As parents, we know how quickly kids 👶grow and change so let’s keep up with those recommended pediatrician visits! #kidshealth

Eligible Minnesota families with school-age children will receive Summer EBT food benefits to help provide healthy lunches while school is not in session. Most will receive their card in August. Learn more at dcyf.mn.gov/summer-ebt.

Our friends MnMedAssociation & mnhealth will host an online forum on challenging cases + updated guidance for #syphilis, including congenital syphilis, on Oct. 1. No cost. Includes #CME. More at the 🔗⬇️. #primarycare

Excited this is out! My piece is about grassroots power, a critical but understudied facet of the Medicaid policy landscape. I explore the role of grassroots actors in the health policy ecosystem, drawing our attention to the promise & pathways for building power for health.

Hearing loss affects 1 in 5 Minnesotans. It is often gradual and many people don’t notice it right away. Get a free hearing screening & learn about services that support people with hearing loss at our Hearing Loss Resource Fair in St. Paul on April 24. mn.gov/deaf-hard-of-h…

Gov. Tim Walz joined state officials, doctors and advocates today to discuss the impact of proposed federal cuts to vital health care programs. It was the sixth in a series of statewide roundtables. News release: mn.gov/governor/newsr… MN Medicaid data: mn.gov/dhs/medicaid-m… pic.x.com/LliADaAOaX

The state of Utah has released very clear info on what will happen if Congress cuts federal Medicaid expansion funding 83,707 adults will lose their health coverage; 30,230 have a mental health diagnosis 19,074 SUD diagnosis 22,152 were homeless medicaid-documents.dhhs.utah.gov/Documents/pdfs…

Medicaid expansion for adults is critical for children and families in many ways. Our new brief in partnership with CLASP NAEYC provides one example -- Medicaid plays a critical role in providing coverage to the child care workforce. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/04/21/med…

🚨 Congress is considering Medicaid cuts that could end coverage for millions + limit access to care. Community health centers & patients are at risk. ✍️ Send a letter to your reps today and urge them to protect Medicaid. 🔗hcadvocacy.quorum.us/campaign/Prote… #ProtectMedicaid #ValueCHCs