- April 14, 2021
It’s Black Maternal Health Week. We Need Bold Federal Legislative Solutions to Save Black Lives
Madeline Morcelle and Helen Mun*The people closest to the problems are closest to the solutionsIt’s Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW)—a time for awareness,…
- March 25, 2021
Ensuring Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance: Introducing the EACH Act of 2021
Madeline MorcelleThe future of access to abortion services is at a crossroads. The Biden-Harris administration and 117th Congress could commit…
- March 16, 2021
A Change Worth Investing In – Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
Jennifer LavI once represented a young woman with a disability in foster care system*. She required assistance with almost all…
- March 15, 2021
Gender-Affirming Care for Youth is Good Health Care
Skyler Rosellini, Abigail Coursolle, and Cathren CohenImagine that you are a parent to a child who needs medical treatment for a serious medical condition that…
- March 15, 2021
The Time is Now to Vaccinate High-Risk People with Disabilities
Hannah EichnerDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, many people with disabilities have faced a disproportionate risk of COVID-19 exposure, serious illness, and…
- March 12, 2021
The American Rescue Plan: Major Relief for People with Disabilities
David MachledtCongress and the President just sent a huge and hopeful message to people with disabilities across the country: Help…
- March 12, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act: What’s it do for Health?
Mara YoudelmanPresident Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act on March 11. This $1.9 trillion plan, responding to the COVID…
- March 12, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act Takes Landmark Step Toward Ending Our Black and Indigenous Maternal Mortality Epidemic
Madeline MorcelleWith the stroke of a pen on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of…
- February 26, 2021
Updates on Work Requirement Litigation – from the desk of the Executive Director
Elizabeth G. TaylorIt’s too early to celebrate victory in our work requirement litigation, but there are significant positive developments. I thought…
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