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 and abortion protections in key states. As a reminder, registration is open for Families USA’s annual Health Action Conference: The Power of Community, on Jan. 26-28! Please find additional resources and opportunities below:

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Families USA Health Action Conference, January 26-28, 2023: Register HERE
NEW! NASHP 2023 Emerging Leaders of Color Fellowship, Applications due Dec 2: Apply HERE
- ELC Fellowship Application Q&A Webinar on Nov 16, 3PM ET
NEW! Center for American Progress (CAP) In-Person Film Screening, "Inhospitable" on November 15, 6:30pm ET: RSVP HERE
2023 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Stakeholder Webinars: Register HERE
March for Moms Workshop: 2022 Enhancing Community Resilience to Improve Maternal Health, November 18 at 10am-4pm ET

Action Items

NEW! National Indian Health Board and Tribal Coalition Letters: Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations, due November 14
NEW! Coalition on Human Needs: Sign-On comments for 2030 Decennial Census Planning, due November 15 at 12:30pm ET

Resources for Your Health Advocacy

Medicaid
- NEW! Families USA Press Release: Almost 45,000 South Dakotans Poised To Live Healthier Lives Thanks To Successful Medicaid Ballot Referendum
- NEW! Families USA Webinar Recording: Not a Moment to Lose: Critical Changes States Should Implement to Prevent Medicaid Coverage Losses
- Families USA Fact Sheet: Not a Moment to Lose: Critical Changes States Should Implement to Prevent Medicaid Coverage Losses
Private Coverage
- NEW! Georgetown Center on Health Insurance Reforms: Navigator Resource Guide
- Young Invincibles Toolkit: Open Enrollment 2023
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) Analysis: Ahead of Open Enrollment, Millions Poised to Benefit From Extended Tax Credits, Administrative Improvements
Oral Health
- NEW! Families USA Comment: Medicare Oral Health Coalition Applauds "Medically Necessary" Dental Coverage in Final 2023 MPFS
- CareQuest Institute for Oral Health: Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker
Health Equity
- NEW! Families USA Advocacy Guide: Opportunities for Whole Health Promotion: Research and Examples
Reproductive Health and Abortion
- National Immigration Law Center (NILC) Resource: Know Your Rights on Abortion Access for Immigrants
  - Social Media Toolkit: Immigrant Access to Abortion
- Guttmacher Institute Interactive Map: US Abortion Policies and Access After Roe
- INeedAnA.com: 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: a free, confidential source for legal advice and information about abortion
- Donate to Abortion Funds (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
- Families USA’s Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Policy Agenda
- Families USA Analysis: Focus on Affordability: How States Can Build on the Inflation Reduction Act to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

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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