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Dear Health Advocates,
While we’re still waiting on the full results, last week's midterm elections resulted in some exciting updates, including Medicaid expansion in South Dakota ([link removed]) and abortion protections in key states. ([link removed]) As a reminder, registration is open for Families USA’s annual Health Action Conference: The Power of Community ([link removed]) , on Jan. 26-28! Please find additional resources and opportunities below:
** Upcoming Events and Opportunities
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* Families USA Health Action Conference, January 26-28, 2023: Register HERE ([link removed])
* NEW! NASHP 2023 Emerging Leaders of Color Fellowship, Applications due Dec 2: Apply HERE ([link removed])
+ ELC Fellowship Application Q&A Webinar ([link removed]) on Nov 16, 3PM ET
* NEW! Center for American Progress (CAP) In-Person Film Screening, "Inhospitable" on November 15, 6:30pm ET: RSVP HERE ([link removed])
* 2023 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Stakeholder Webinars: Register HERE ([link removed])
* March for Moms Workshop: 2022 Enhancing Community Resilience to Improve Maternal Health ([link removed]) , November 18 at 10am-4pm ET
** Action Items
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* NEW! National Indian Health Board and Tribal Coalition Letters: Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations ([link removed]) , due November 14
* NEW! Coalition on Human Needs: Sign-On comments for 2030 Decennial Census Planning ([link removed]) , due November 15 at 12:30pm ET
** Resources for Your Health Advocacy
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* Medicaid
+ NEW! Families USA Press Release: Almost 45,000 South Dakotans Poised To Live Healthier Lives Thanks To Successful Medicaid Ballot Referendum ([link removed])
+ NEW! Families USA Webinar Recording: Not a Moment to Lose: ([link removed]) Critical Changes States Should Implement to Prevent Medicaid Coverage ([link removed]) Losses ([link removed])
+ Families USA Fact Sheet: Not a Moment to Lose: ([link removed]) Critical Changes States Should Implement to Prevent Medicaid Coverage ([link removed]) Losses ([link removed])
* Private Coverage
+ NEW! Georgetown Center on Health Insurance Reforms: Navigator Resource Guide ([link removed])
+ Young Invincibles Toolkit: Open Enrollment 2023 ([link removed])
+ Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) Analysis: Ahead of Open Enrollment, Millions Poised to Benefit From Extended Tax Credits, Administrative Improvements ([link removed])
* Oral Health
+ NEW! Families USA Comment: Medicare Oral Health Coalition Applauds "Medically Necessary" Dental Coverage in Final 2023 MPFS ([link removed])
+ CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker ([link removed])
* Health Equity
+ NEW! Families USA Advocacy Guide: Opportunities for Whole Health Promotion: Research and Examples ([link removed])
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Reproductive Health and Abortion
+ National Immigration Law Center (NILC) Resource: Know Your Rights on Abortion Access for Immigrants ([link removed])
o Social Media Toolkit: Immigrant Access to Abortion ([link removed])
+ Guttmacher Institute Interactive Map: US Abortion Policies and Access After Roe ([link removed])
+ INeedAnA.com ([link removed]) : Find a clinic - to find vetted, up-to-date, and personalized info on how to get an abortion; no search or user data saved
+ ReproLegal Helpline ([link removed]) : a free, confidential source for legal advice and information about abortion
+ Donate to Abortion Funds ([link removed]) (and amplify calls for donations): A donation to the National Network of Abortion Funds brings abortion funds closer to a future where all people have access to abortion without shame or stigma
* Health Care Value
+ Families USA Report: When What Is Right Is Also Popular: The Case for Person-Focused Care Through Payment Reform ([link removed])
+ Families USA’s Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Policy Agenda ([link removed])
+ Families USA Analysis: Focus on Affordability: ([link removed]) How States Can Build on the Inflation Reduction Act to Lower Prescription Drug ([link removed]) [link removed] ([link removed])
Thank you for your tireless advocacy as we continue fighting for the best health and health care for all of America's families. To connect on shared advocacy efforts or let us know what you would like featured in upcoming Resource Roundups, please respond to this email or reach out to any of us at Families USA!
Have a great week,
Kevin Han
Strategic Partnerships Associate
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