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Dear Health Advocates,
Late last week, the House passed a 3-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits by a 230-196 vote, with 17 Republicans joining all Democrats. It is important that we both celebrate this win and turn our attention to the Senate, where this legislation needs 60 votes to get to President Trump's desk. While it is uncertain how Leader Thune will handle this bill, it's critical that we contact senators and demand they extend the enhanced premium tax credits ASAP .
You can find resources and ways to take action, including direct links to message Congress and share your story, on our Lower Health Care Costs Now campaign page. [[link removed]]
Stop the Healthcare Heist Emergency Week of Action
To that end, the Economic Security Project is continuing to host their Stop the Healthcare Heist Week of Action until January 15, with a specific focus on a vote in the Senate this week. The following actions will help us ensure our voices are heard during this crucial time:
* Use social media! * Tag your member
* Use #HealthcareHeist
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* Reach out to your members directly! * Continue to thank those who championed affordability and call out those who voted against it
* Turn your attention to the Senate
* Email using CHN Action's form [[link removed]]
* Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121






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Insights blog: Republicans’ Harmful Budget Cuts and Attacks Are Undermining Immigrants’ Health Care [[link removed]] , Families USA.


* Blog: The Trump Administration’s Refusal to Feed American Families [[link removed]] , FRAC .


* Report: What’s in the government funding bill the Senate is moving, what isn’t, and what to watch next [[link removed]] , We Build Progress.


* Blog: Reducing or Eliminating the Title X Family Planning Program Would Restrict Contraceptive Access Nationwide [[link removed]] , Commonwealth Fund.


* Insights Blog: Smoke and Mirrors vs. Policy and Meaningful Change: What’s Real and What’s Political Theater in the Fight for Lower Prescription Drug Prices [[link removed]] , Families USA.


* Insights Blog: Sowing Distrust and Dismantling Science: Escalating Threats to Vaccine Access [[link removed]] , Families USA.


State Resources
* Fact Sheet: State Policy Options to Address Health Care Consolidation and Lower Hospital Prices [[link removed]] , Families USA.


* Blog: Turning Lemons into Lemonade: State Applications Underscore the Limitations of OBBBA's Rural Health Transformation Program [[link removed]] , NHeLP.


* Fact Sheet: State Strategies for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) [[link removed]] , Milbank Memorial Fund.


* Toolkit: Work Reporting Requirements: State Considerations When Defining Medical Frailty [[link removed]] , State Health and Value Strategies .


* Interactive Map: Tracking State Preparation for the Rural Health Transformation Program [[link removed]] , State Health & Value Strategies.


* Article: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Increase the Number of Americans Without Health Coverage in Every State and Congressional District, [[link removed]] Center for American Progress.


Medicaid Defense
* Federal Guidance: CMS Issues New State Guidance on Transformative Medicaid Reforms [[link removed]] .


* Policy Brief: Medicaid: A Lifeline for Latines and Immigrants [[link removed]] , National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice.


* Analysis: Medicaid Expansion Reduces Maternal Mortality: Medicaid Cuts Would Be Deadly for Mothers and Babies [[link removed]] , Families USA.


* Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet: Republicans Are Working to Gut Medicaid, a Lifeline for People With Mental Health Conditions and Opioid Addiction [[link removed]] , Protect Our Care.


* Insights Blog: Work Reporting Requirements Don’t Work: An in-depth look as Idaho moves closer to adding costly red tape to Medicaid, [[link removed]] Families USA.


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Have a great week,
Nate Keller
Partnerships Mobilization Associate
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