Congress Must Protect Health Equity Programs

Much of the discussion about reducing our federal deficit has revolved around our national defense and entitlement programs. Unfortunately, the discussion often doesn’t include the importance of federal health and nutrition programs which support those who are most vulnerable, particularly…

Wisconsin Swings and Misses on Health Coverage for the Near-Poor

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker proposed shifting nearly 100,000 low-income people from Medicaid into subsidized private plans through the new health insurance exchanges established under the Affordable Care Act. Governor Walker’s proposal would set the cutoff at the federal poverty line…

Voices Celebrates The Third Anniversary of the Health Reform Law

Voices for America’s Children celebrates tomorrow’s third anniversary of the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the health reform legislation that is already helping millions of children receive care nationwide.

All Kids Means All Kids: Sequestration Affects Communities of Color

Voices for America’s Children is concerned not only about the impact of sequester for all children and families, but especially for those most vulnerable to economic and educational challenges. Sequestration will have a devastating effect on all children nationwide, but…

An early win for Medicaid expansion and family health

Nevada just scored a big win for Medicaid and family health. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced yesterday that he will support expanding the Medicaid program to more families, providing care for 78,000 more residents.

The health reform law outlined a…

Election won, but is it a victory for kids?

Democrats retained the White House and the Senate last night, while the House remained firmly in Republican hands. But how did kids fare election night?

Voices and its nationwide network of child advocacy groups have been working throughout the…

New report on Essential Health Benefits for children

As state governments start to put the health reform law into action, they’re beginning to create “exchanges,” or new marketplaces for health plans. An important step is deciding the minimum set of services a health plan can offer — the…

Insuring more Utah children through Medicaid

As part of the plan to cover all Americans, the health reform law of 2010 proposed an expansion of the Medicaid program, which helps low-income families gain access to care. Some state governors have declared they intend to fight the…

At $15k, her income is too high for Medicaid

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today shares the story of Sandra Pico, a Miami mother of one who makes only $15,000 a year, but still doesn’t qualify for Medicaid. Like many, she was expecting the health reform law to help her find…

What health care reform means in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Council on Children and Families (WCCF), a Voices’ member, is educating residents around Wisconsin about what health care reform means for them. WCCF has joined with other advocacy groups including Know Your Care, The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired…