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Dear John,
We are saddened and outraged by Monday’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, but unfortunately not surprised. Politicians who normalize acts of violence based on faith, race, immigration status, sexual and gender identity, or other attributes have emboldened those already gripped by hate. We mourn with the families of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nadir Awad, and we wish them peace and the love of a supportive community.
We also mourn with the many millions more in immigrant families who are afraid to go to houses of worship, to school, to work, and to other places where life happens. And we recommit ourselves to working for a brighter future where everyone can get the care and help they need to grow and thrive, and where all can pray, learn, work, and live in safety.
Also in this week’s newsletter
* Maddie Geschu and Karla Martinez Join PIF Team [#6]
* Partner Spotlight: Comunidades Unidas [#7]
* Advocates' Checklist on Medicaid Immigrant Eligibility Changes [#8]
* Possible Changes to ITINs and Medicaid Funds [#9]
We're Growing: Maddie Geschu and Karla Martinez Join PIF Team
We’re excited to introduce two new PIF team members in senior policy roles. Maddie Geschu is joining the PIF team as Director of Policy & Advocacy and Karla Martinez will join as Deputy Director of Policy starting in June.
Maddie and Karla both bring policy expertise on health and social services and have delivered important policy wins for children and families. Maddie comes to PIF from the public affairs firm Center Road Solutions, and Karla from PIF steering committee member Community Catalyst. They’ll be joining working groups and other PIF calls soon, so please join us in welcoming Maddie and Karla to the PIF family.
Learn More About Maddie and Karla [[link removed]]
Spotlight: Comunidades Unidas
Comunidades Unidas has been serving Utah’s Latine families for more than 27 years, and access to health and social services is a central element of the organization’s mission. Comunidades Unidas used PIF information to build accessible, shareable explainer materials for families about the impact of last year’s “OBBBA” budget law on SNAP eligibility. “As a movement, we need to do better at ensuring our communities get language and culturally accessible information about policies and changes that will impact their lives,” says Marifer Rivera, Community Building Director at Comunidades Unidas. [[link removed]]
Learn More about Comunidades Unidas [[link removed]]
New Resource: Advocates' Checklist on Medicaid Immigrant Eligibility Changes
New guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires states to redetermine eligibility for noncitizens by October 1, 2026. This PIF Checklist [[link removed]] provides suggestions for state advocates to ensure eligible immigrants and their family members stay enrolled, and tips for those losing eligibility. It includes questions for state Medicaid agencies, information to share with people who may be cut off from Medicaid in error and people who will become ineligible for the program .
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Tracker: Possible Changes to ITINs and Medicaid Funds Withheld from California
Last week, the New York Times [[link removed]] reported that the Administration is pressing the IRS to change the individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) codes to distinguish between undocumented immigrants and other people with ITINs (which include lawfully present immigrants who aren’t eligible for an SSN). This is just a reported proposal, no official action has been taken yet, but you can bookmark this tracker page for updates and resources. [[link removed]]
In addition, Vice President Vance announced that CMS will withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments from California, claiming that the state has not done enough to prevent fraud. For more information, see our tracker’s updates and resources [[link removed]] page on CMS withholding funds based on fraud claims.
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