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May 1, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Recent Brief on Medicaid Language Access

Recent Brief on Medicaid Language Access Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter:Medicaid Language AccessResearch Working Group Meeting May 8th  Health: Medicaid Language Access It’s no surprise that Medicaid does not do a great job of making health coverage accessible to people whose primary languag…

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April 18, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Our Letter in the Washington Post, Education, Advocacy Webinar, and Budgets

Our Letter in the Washington Post, Education, Advocacy Webinar, and Budgets Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: The Medicaid Purge Hits Immigrant Families Election Year Advocacy Webinar Join the Education for All Campaign DACA Health Care Proposal Anniversary Urge Congress to Fund Programs that …

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April 3, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Children, Medicaid, Taxes, and AI

  Children, Medicaid, Taxes, and AIDear John,  In this week's newsletter: Profile of Children in Immigrant FamiliesGeorgetown CCF Spotlights Medicaid Survey IRS Direct File Pilot Research: Profile of Children in Immigrant Families The Annie E. Casey Foundation, an authority on data concerning the na…

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March 28, 2024 at 5:09 PM

A Missed Opportunity for Equity: Medicaid Unwinding Survey of Spanish-Speakers

  A Missed Opportunity for Equity: Medicaid Unwinding Survey of Spanish-SpeakersDear John,   PIF is publishing a report today based on research conducted as part of our work on the Medicaid “unwinding” – the process of resuming Medicaid eligibility determinations, following the end of a pandemic-era…

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March 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM

COFA Citizens, New Food Program & More

 COFA Citizens, New Food Program & More Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Congress Restores Benefits Eligibility for COFA Citizens New Summer Meals Program for Rural Kids Statistical Overview of Immigrants in the US Several PIF Members Selected to Receive MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Fund…

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March 7, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Public Charge and Recognizing Women Leaders

 Public Charge and Recognizing Women Leaders Dear John,   March is Women’s History Month, and we wanted to take a moment to thank some of the women who champion immigrant families’ access to the health and social safety net on Capitol Hill. Senator Mazie Hirono, Representative Judy Chu, and Rep. Pra…

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February 28, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Voter Registration, Medicaid, and Asylum

 Voter Registration, Medicaid, and Asylum Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Mobilize the Immigrant VoteImpact of Medicaid Unwinding on Immigrant Families PIF Partners Oppose Reported Asylum Restrictions   Super Tuesday: Mobilize the Immigrant Vote Next Tuesday is “Super Tuesday” – the day on w…

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February 21, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Opportunity: Make FAFSA More Accessible

 Opportunity: Make FAFSA More AccessibleDear John,  In this week’s newsletter:New Arrivals’ Economic and Tax ContributionsSign On: Make FAFSA More Accessible for Mixed-Status FamiliesEstamos en InstagramTelling Authentic Immigrant Stories   Research: New Arrivals’ Economic and Tax Contributions PIF…

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February 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Spotlight on Language Access

 Spotlight on Language Access Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter:Spotlight: African Communities Together Launches Language Access Co-OpsPIF Partners File Civil Rights ComplaintCommunications: Working Group Meets February 21  Spotlight: African Communities Together Launches Language Access Co-Ops …

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February 7, 2024 at 4:36 PM

PIF Resources for Tax Season

 PIF Resources for Tax SeasonDear John,   In this week’s newsletter:Educational Materials to Promote ITINs House Advances Child Tax Credit BillPIF and Children Thrive Action Network on why Immigrant Issues are Children’s Issues New Research: Urban Institute report and Data Tool on NC Immigrant Famil…

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January 31, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Honoring Immigrant Caregivers

 Honoring Immigrant Caregivers Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Uplift immigrant caregiver stories for National Caregivers DayShare your leadership on public charge   National Caregivers Day: Share Immigrant Caregiver Stories Our partners at MomsRising / Mamas Con Poder are pushing back on th…

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January 24, 2024 at 8:27 PM

Help Immigrants Obtain an ITIN

 Help Immigrants Obtain an ITIN Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Apply Now to Help Immigrants Obtain an ITIN January “Teach-In” on Public Charge  IRS Lifts Moratorium on ITIN Acceptance Agent Applications: Apply now to help immigrants obtain an ITIN Effective January 19, 2024, the IRS has re…

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January 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Two Exciting New Resources

 Two Exciting New Resources Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Resource: Media Interview Negotiation GuideAnalysis: Which States Expanded Access for Immigrant Families in 2023   New PIF Resource: Media Interview Negotiation Guide We are excited to roll out a new resource today: a guidebook to n…

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January 3, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Welcome Back! New Resources and Reminders

 Welcome Back! New Resources and Reminders Dear John,  Welcome back! We hope you had a restful break and wish you a happy new year. In this week’s newsletter: NILC Health for All ResourcesNext week: Mobilization to Protect Immigrants & Save Asylum   Resource: NILC Health for All Resources In Dec…

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December 11, 2023 at 8:39 PM

New Research and Funding Opportunities

 New Data and Opportunities to Take Action Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: PIF Webinar This Week: Medicaid Unwinding and Immigrant FamiliesHave you Signed on? LIFT the BAR Act Sign on Partner Webinar: The Advocate’s Guide to Using American Community Survey DataFact Sheet: Public Programs and …

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December 6, 2023 at 4:02 PM

New Research and Funding Opportunities

 New Research and Funding Opportunities Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Medicaid Unwinding and Immigrant FamiliesOngoing Effects of the Trump Public Charge Regulation on WIC  Research on Policies to Improve the Lives of Immigrant Families Partner Highlight: Immigration Research Initiative (IR…

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November 27, 2023 at 11:00 PM

PIF Webinar: Medicaid Unwinding and Immigrant Families

 PIF Webinar: Medicaid Unwinding and Immigrant Families Dear John,  PIF’s recent survey of advocates and community organizations asked how their states performed on key issues for immigrant families in the Medicaid “unwinding.” Our survey report finds major gaps in states’ performance, which put h…

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November 21, 2023 at 2:46 PM

New Survey Results on Medicaid Unwinding

 New Survey Results on Medicaid UnwindingDear John,  In this week’s newsletter:Major Gaps in States’ Medicaid Performance Congressional Letter on ACA/DACA  Healthcare: PIF Takes Action to Protect Access to Care States resumed Medicaid eligibility re-assessments last April, for the first time since…

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November 15, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Farmworker Advocacy in North Carolina

 Farmworker Advocacy in North Carolina Dear John,  In this week’s newsletter: Data-Informed AdvocacyPartner Highlight: NC Field Have you signed on? LIFT the BAR Act Letter  Webinar TODAY: Data-Informed Advocacy Our friends at Community Science are sponsoring a webinar TODAY, Wednesday, November 1…

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October 4, 2023 at 2:09 PM

Still Time to Register!

“Back to School” Webinar and more  Still Time to Register! Dear John,  In this week's newsletter: Back to School WebinarStatement: Government Shutdown   TODAY! “Back to School” Webinar: Connecting Immigrant Families with Resources that Help Them Thrive Date: October 4, 2023Time: 3pm ET  PIF is ho…

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September 27, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Get Ready to Take Action on Friday

Join the HEAL Week of Action  Get Ready to Take Action on Friday Dear John,  In this week's newsletter: HEAL ACT: Week of ActionBack to School WebinarPotential Government Shutdown?   Partner Highlight: HEAL ACT: Week of Action PIF is proud to collaborate on the HEAL Coalition’s week of action in s…

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September 20, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Upcoming Webinar and New Research

 Upcoming Webinar and New Research Dear John,  In this week's newsletter: The DACA Fight ContinuesReport on Immigrant Well Being Los Angeles Times Public Charge ExplainerTrump Public Charge Regulation’s Persistent Chilling Effect   DACA: The Fight Continues As you may know, a federal judge in Texa…

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September 13, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Join Our Team!

 Join Our Team!Dear John,   In this week's newsletter:New Research: Drop in Immigrant Participation in WIC Join Our Team!Partner Highlight: Seguro TX Medicaid Unwinding Information Updated  New Research: Immigrant participation in WIC plummeted after Trump public charge NPRM A new study published …

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September 7, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Significant Updates on Medicaid Unwinding and Public Charge

 Significant Updates on Medicaid Unwinding and Public Charge Dear John,  We’re focusing this week on public charge and Medicaid unwinding. In this week's newsletter: CMS Orders State Medicaid Directors to Cease and Reform Medicaid Unwinding Practices PIF Interviewed on Medicaid Unwinding Department…

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August 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

New Data on Immigrant Health Disparities

 New Data on Immigrant Health Disparities Dear John,  In this newsletter: Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Linked with Health DisparitiesDrop in Healthcare Utilization Linked with Chilling Effect PIF in the News: Thawing the Chilling EffectNational Community Health Workers Awareness Week  Partner Research:…

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August 23, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Public Charge Chilling Effect Still Impacting Families

 Public Charge Chilling Effect Still Impacting Families Dear John,  In this newsletter:Urban Report Finds Chilling Effect Still Strong Partner Highlight: Learn about ICIRR!  New Research: Urban Report Finds Chilling Effect Still Strong The Urban Institute has posted its new (2022 survey data) repor…

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August 16, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Sign-on Letter Update: CRA

 Sign-on Letter Update: CRA  Dear John,   As you will remember, PIF has been circulating a sign-on letter in opposition to the House’s use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to attack the Biden public charge rule. This week we finalized the CRA letter with 630 organizations representing all 50 s…

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August 9, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Help Shape a New Food Security Initiative

 Help Shape a New Food Security Initiative  Dear John,  In this week's newsletter: Help Shape a New Food Security InitiativeNew Research: Immigrants and the Economy Help Thaw the Chilling Effect in Your CommunityUnderstanding the Impact of Eviction Opportunity: Help Shape a New Food Security Initia…

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July 26, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Exciting News! HEAL Act Reintroduction

Plus, updates on medicaid unwinding and public charge manual  Exciting News! HEAL Act Reintroduction  Dear John,   HEAL Act ReintroductionHHS Secretary Becerra on Staying Covered During and Task Force Meeting Thursday USCIS Updates Public Charge Policy Manual This Week: HEAL Act Reintroduction The …

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July 19, 2023 at 1:37 PM

Support Health Care for Immigrant Families

HEAL Act coming soon, plus community outreach resources.  Support Health Care for Immigrant Families Dear John,   With summer in full swing and school starting soon in many parts of the country, we’ve got good news to share about upcoming legislation and resources you can use to raise awareness of …

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July 6, 2023 at 1:07 PM

Reimagining the Four Freedoms

 Reimagining the Four Freedoms Dear John,   Hope you all had a great Independence Day weekend. To mark the occasion, PIF has partnered with For Freedoms, a nationally-recognized artists’ collaborative. For Freedoms gained national attention for reimagining Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms pai…

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June 28, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Sign-On Letters: Status Updates

Plus, updates on LIFT the BAR Act and new resources.  Sign-On Letters: Status Updates Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter:400+ Organizations Take Action Capitol Hill Updates: CRA and LIFT the BAR Act New Medicaid Unwinding Videos  Health Care: 400+ Organizations Take Action A total of 424 organiz…

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June 21, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Last Chance: Support DACA Health Coverage

 Plus, LIFT the Bar Act introduced!  Last Chance: Support DACA Health Coverage Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter:DACA Health Coverage Sign On  Bicameral LIFT the BAR Act Introduced Closing Today: DACA Health Coverage Sign On Our comment supporting the proposed regulation to improve health care…

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June 14, 2023 at 2:05 PM

DACA Comment Closing 6/20, Public Charge Letter Extended

 DACA Comment Closing 6/20, Public Charge Letter Extended  Dear John,   As you may remember, we have 3 open sign-on letters where you can support benefits and protections for immigrant families. Our comment supporting the proposed regulation to improve health care access for people with DACA will c…

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June 7, 2023 at 2:05 PM

There’s Still Time: Support Healthcare Coverage

 There’s Still Time: Support Healthcare Coverage   Dear John,   In this week’s newsletter:Deadline Extension & New DACA Letter New Community Outreach Materials on the Medicaid Unwinding Texas Partners Deliver HHS Public Charge VideosRobert Wood Johnson Foundation Funding Opportunity   Deadline…

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May 24, 2023 at 7:56 PM

New Threat: Take Action to Protect Immigrant Families

 New Threat: Take Action to Protect Immigrant Families  Dear John,   PIF is coordinating three sign-on letters over the next few weeks, offering partners and allies opportunities to raise their voices on critical issues affecting immigrant families. While it is unusual for us to be coordinating mul…

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May 19, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Senate Vote Recap and Next Steps on Public Charge

 Senate Vote Recap and Next Steps on Public Charge  Dear John,   Thanks to PIF partners who reached out to Senate offices urging opposition to the resolution reversing the Biden public charge regulation. Your efforts made a difference, and only two Democrats – Senator Joe Manchin and Senator Jon Te…

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May 17, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Important Public Charge Vote in Senate Today: Take Action!

 Important Public Charge Vote in Senate Today: Take Action!   Dear John,   We want to update you this morning on time-sensitive news about what is happening in Congress. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote today on a Republican senator’s resolution aimed at reversing the Biden public charge regulat…

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May 12, 2023 at 2:08 PM

Thank you! Week of Action and Next Steps

 Thank you! Week of Action and Next Steps Dear John,   Thank you to all of our partners who participated in our Five Year Bar Week of Action last week. Whether you attended a meeting with your member of Congress or participated in our tweetchat, your actions helped raise awareness and build support…

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May 9, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Sign On Now to Endorse the LIFT the BAR Act!

Dear John,  For over 25 years, the “five-year bar” has denied lawfully present immigrants access to critical health and social services. Now, you have the chance to join PIF in calling on Congress for a swift end to the 5-year bar.  Very soon, the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access …

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May 4, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Week of Action Going Strong

Week of Action Going Strong Dear John,   Our 5 Year Bar Week of Action is in full swing! Thanks to the many PIF partners who have sent messages to Congress, done educational events in their communities, participated in our Tweetchat, and taken other actions. There’s still time to take action this w…

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April 19, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Eliminate the 5-Year Bar: Register Now

May 1st - May 5th    Eliminate the 5-Year Bar: Register Now Dear John,   We are only one week away from our 5 Year Bar webinar and less than 2 weeks away from our Five Year Bar Week of Action, which will be taking place May 1st - May 5th. It’s easy to learn about the five year bar, customize materia…

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April 12, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Eliminate the 5-Year Bar: Register Now

May 1st - May 5th    Eliminate the 5-Year Bar: Register Now Dear John,   The clock is ticking as we approach our Five Year Bar Week of Action, which will be taking place May 1st-May 5th. We’ve made it easy to learn about the five year bar, customized materials to share with your networks, and set up…

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April 8, 2023 at 11:57 AM

One Month Away: PIF Week of Action to Eliminate the 5-Year Bar

May 1st - May 5th    One Month Away: PIF Week of Action to Eliminate the 5-Year Bar  Dear John,   We’re officially one month away from our Five Year Bar Week of Action, which will be taking place May 1st - May 5th. Today we’re sharing upcoming opportunities to help prepare you to educate your repres…

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March 24, 2023 at 3:08 PM

LIFT the BAR, Bilingual Training, and Health Coverage

 LIFT the BAR, Bilingual Training, and Health Coverage  Dear John,   This week we’re sharing some details on our upcoming Lift the Bar Act week of action and a final reminder to register for our bilingual health promoters training next week. Read on to learn more. Updates: Lift the Bar Act PIF anti…

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March 15, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Bilingual Training, Fighting Child Labor, and more

 Bilingual Training, Fighting Child Labor, and more  Dear John,   We’ve got a packed newsletter this week, including bilingual vaccine outreach training, recommendations on child immigrant labor, and an opportunity to honor friend and advocate Eva Alvarez. Read more below.  Training: Vaccine outrea…

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March 8, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Vaccine outreach training coming soon and new resources to share

 Vaccine outreach training coming soon and new resources to share  Dear John,   Today is International Women’s Day, and we are thankful for the leadership of PIF partners whose work focuses on women and girls. Our work is intersectional at its core, and gender-based barriers compound immigration st…

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March 1, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Remembering a Friend and a Leader

 Remembering a Friend and a Leader Dear John,   We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Eva Alvarez, a leading voice for immigrant families at PIF partner Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Eva was a valued member of our coalition. Born into a Washington State farmworker family, she started wo…

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February 23, 2023 at 8:27 PM

18 Million People Could Lose Coverage, But You Can Help

 18 Million People Could Lose Coverage, But You Can Help  Dear John,  This week we’re sharing new research from FRAC on trends in SNAP enrollment and the potential impacts of the Medicaid “unwinding.” Read on to learn more.   Report: States Must Act to Preserve Medicaid Coverage as End of Continuo…

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February 15, 2023 at 5:23 PM

Preparing for Medicaid Unwinding

45 days to go  Preparing for Medicaid Unwinding Dear John,  In 45 days, requirements to Medicaid enrollment will be changing drastically, putting the healthcare of millions of people at risk. Become an active member and register for our Medicaid Unwinding webinar below. Webinar: Weathering the Storm…

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