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affordable health care for all Americans.

The Latest from Families USA

Precarious Position: States Must Balance Declining Revenues with a Growing Need for Medicaid Several states are proposing to balance their budgets by cutting Medicaid—raising cost-sharing, shrinking eligibility, or reducing benefits. This issue brief discusses Medicaid cuts in a number of states and recommends congressional action to bring fiscal relief to the states. (July 2008)

Detour on the Road to Kids Coverage: Administration Creates Roadblocks, So States Seek Alternative Routes examines the current state of children's coverage and finds that, while the Administration's new directive has created roadblocks that stymied state efforts to expand eligibility, it has not stopped states from making progress. (July 2008)

Fighting Revocations and Limitations of Health Insurance Policies (July 2008) 

Five Good Reasons to Increase Health Coverage for Parents discusses the reasons why states should strengthen the health and economic security of families by expanding health coverage for parents. (July 2008)

America's Health Care Crisis: Cities on the Front Lines Families USA surveyed a sample of mayors from around the country on the topics of health care and the uninsured. This report presents the results of our survey and examines cities’ role in the health care safety net, the impact of the growing number of uninsured on city services, and the ways that state and federal leaders might come together with city leaders to improve health coverage and access for all Americans. Press Release (June 2008)

In Your Own Backyard: How NIH Funding Helps Your State's Economy NIH funding provides direct economic benefits to the states, from increased employment to growth opportunities in business and education. State Fact Sheets | Press Release (June 2008)

Failing Grades: State Consumer Protections in the Individual Health Insurance Market Laws protecting consumers purchasing health coverage in the individual market vary across the country. In many states, insurance companies can deny coverage, raise premiums significantly, refuse to cover treatment for certain conditions, and even revoke the coverage of policyholders who have been paying premiums for years. In-depth Resources | Press Release (June 2008)

Is your state considering Medicaid cuts? Find out what effect a proposed state cut in Medicaid spending would have on your state's economy. Our Medicaid Calculator will calculate the loss in business activity, jobs, and wages.

March 24 was World TB Day. Play the game and help us "Whack TB" once and for all.

Viewpoints—The Health Care Debate: Families USA Executive Director Ron Pollack discusses the current state of health care and its role in the 2008 election. Watch | Read

The Fight to Save Children's Health Insurance Continues

See the video—then sign the petition.
CHIP-ing Away at the Myths Countering the false statements about the legislation l Press Statements
See singer-songwriter Paul Simon call Bush veto a "heartless act."

Conference Call Series for State Advocates: Listen to the calls from the 2008 series.

Key Voices Unite to Expand Coverage: Coalition of diverse groups announced historic agreement to work together to expand health coverage for the uninsured. First focus is on covering children. Click here to learn more.

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