Big things are happening for more than 800,000 million people nationwide.
Effective January 1st, roughly 400,000 people will have Medicaid insurance in Virginia; in New Jersey, another 275,000 people will see their Obamacare premiums reduce next year; and 150,000 undocumented Californians could soon have health coverage for the first time.
And political participation made it all possible.
Turnout for Virginia’s gubernatorial race last November was the highest in ...
Month: May 2018
Virginia lawmakers approve Medicaid expansion
In a bipartisan effort, the Virginia House and Senate both moved forward a budget that will expand the state's Medicaid program. Despite White House pressure against the measure, four Republican lawmakers agreed to the budget to that will support low-income Virginians.
The Daily 202: Why Virginia’s Medicaid expansion is a big deal
Obamacare isn’t going anywhere.
NJ governor signs bill to reinstate ObamaCare individual mandate
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Wednesday signed a bill into law that will reinstate the Obamacare individual mandate as the state attempts to stabilize its health care markets.The bill implements a statewide fe...
Voters in battleground states are keen for candidates to take on Wall Street, research finds
Voters in crucial battleground districts across the country are hungry to take on the plutocracy. That’s the key takeaway from a new survey undertaken by Lake Research Partners, who find voters on all parts of the political spectrum demonstrate an “overwhelming, broad-based, and intense support for curbing big banks’ influence in Washington, and holding financial companies accountable for discrimination. ” The survey is one of many pieces of mounting evidence that the ele...
Medicaid expansion takes another big step…
Virginia Democrats ran on a platform that emphasized Medicaid expansion. It made this week an elections-have-consequences moment.
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Virginia legislature sends Medicaid expansion to governor
Legislation to expand Medicaid in Virginia is on its way to the governor's desk after the House voted in favor of a state budget late Wednesday.When Gov. Ralph Northam (D) signs the legislation, Virginia will be th...
After Years of Trying, Virginia Finally Will Expand Medicaid
Sweeping Republican losses in the state’s legislative elections last year laid the groundwork for a deal with Democrats. Expanding the program is a big step forward for Obamacare.
Virginia State Senate Expected To Vote On Medicaid Expansion
The Virginia State Senate is voting Wednesday to expand Medicaid to 400,000 low-income residents. This comes after months of fierce political debates between Republicans. The vote could have nationwide implications.