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In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog reports on why hundreds of thousands of Americans are losing Medicaid coverage even though they remain eligible for the program. And we track the reintroduction of the American Family Act, which would permanently and positively expand the Child Tax Credit. Please share!
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This week on the blog...
Hundreds of thousands are losing Medicaid benefits -- even though they still qualify
June 9
A recent analysis has found that more than 600,000 Americans have lost Medicaid coverage since April 1 as states resume requiring proof of continued eligibility in order to remain on the Medicaid rolls. This massive effort to determine the eligibility of millions of Medicaid beneficiaries has been triggered by the end of the pandemic public health emergency; it’s known as the “Medicaid unwinding.” READ MORE »
American Family Act would bring back expanded Child Tax Credit, make other improvements
June 8
More than 200 House members this week signed on to legislation that would once again expand the Child Tax Credit, a move that would comprehensively reduce child poverty in the U.S. The American Family Act (AFA) was introduced Wednesday by Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY). The legislation comes as House Republicans are preparing to bring forth legislation to extend some Trump tax cuts passed in 2017, including cuts favored by large corporations. READ MORE »
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