Dear John, 

 

In this week’s newsletter:

  • Research Finds 1.37 Million Additional Medicaid Losses in Counties with Larger Immigrant Population Shares
  • Post-Election Comms Survey Closes Friday
  • Immigrants Are New York
  • Medicaid Language Access Guidance
  • DACA hearings resources

Health: Research Finds Medicaid “Unwinding” Hit Immigrant Communities Harder

A new analysis released today by PIF finds that state Medicaid eligibility policies and practices resulted in 1.37 million people in counties with larger immigrant shares of county population losing Medicaid, compared to counties with the smallest immigrant share of county population. The analysis, completed for PIF by the non-profit behavioral science research firm ideas42, focuses on declines in Medicaid enrollment as states worked to “unwind” Medicaid’s pandemic-era continuous coverage requirement. The press release below provides an overview and links to the brief.

 

 

Read the Press Release

 
 

Last Chance: Post-Election Comms Survey Closes Friday

Dozens of organizations have completed our survey exploring post-election communication priorities, capacities, and interests. With Election Day coming up fast, we’re closing the survey at the end of the day on Friday. It should take less than 20 minutes to complete the survey, and your responses will help us align shared communication efforts with members’ needs and goals. Please share your priorities and needs, so we’re ready when the time comes.

 

 

Complete the Survey by Oct 11

 
 

Narrative: Immigrants Are New York

Our partners at the New York Immigration Coalition are leading a partnership that recently launched an exciting new narrative change and public art initiative: Immigrants Are New York. The project features a website, billboards, popup photo exhibits, and other efforts that serve “as a reminder that immigrants are not only integral to our past but essential to our future, driving innovation, creativity, and progress.”

 

 

Learn More

 
 

Language Access: Medicaid EPSDT Guidance

Medicaid’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) provision ensures that eligible children can get a range of health services they need — well-child visits, mental health services, dental, vision, and more. Last week, the Biden Administration issued updated guidance to states on EPSDT, a longstanding priority for children’s health advocates. The guidance requires states and managed care organizations to both: provide language access when educating families about EPSDT’s many services; and inform families about the availability of language assistance services when they seek care. Congratulations to PIF partners who advocated for this important policy.

 

 

Read the Guidance

 
 

DACA: Appellate Hearings Resources

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear oral arguments in two DACA cases Thursday: the Texas challenge to DACA and a suit that would block the Biden Administration’s new Keeping Families Together initiative. Our partners at the Home is Here coalition have asked that allied organizations leverage the moment to raise awareness and demonstrate support. We encourage partners to use the resources below to raise their voices.

 

 

UWD Resources

 

 

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