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The health care industry faces billions of dollars in uncompensated care costs and lost revenue if enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits expire
Uncompensated care costs would increase by $6.3 billion and health care spending would fall by $20.9 billion, with more pronounced declines in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid, communities in the South, and rural communities.

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Household spending on premiums would surge if enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) expire
Without enhanced PTCs, Marketplace participants with very low incomes—less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level—would pay an average of $387 per year in premiums. Under enhanced PTCs, they would pay no premium.

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An expanded child tax credit could help low-income families facing material hardships
The prevalence of material hardships, particularly food insecurity, remains high among families with children, with the highest prevalence among families with three or more children and families with low income.

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Recommendations for the first federal heat protection standards for outdoor and indoor workers
In a public comment, researchers recommend adopting the heat protections in the proposed US Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule and strengthening it by expanding worker protections, prioritizing enforcement in high-risk industries, and more.

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Gaps in research and care for adults with a disability who have substance use disorders
Common barriers to treatment for substance use disorder are often magnified for adults with disabilities. For disabled adults, specific challenges include treatment that doesn’t accommodate physical or sensory barriers and a lack of specialized
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Improving maternal health and well-being through Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program postpartum coverage extensions
Examining the implementation of postpartum coverage extensions in five states, researchers highlight the need for expanded outreach to enrollees and identify other strategies for ensuring extended coverage supports access to care and improved maternal health.

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