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Medi-Cal Initiative Transforms California Health Care and Services for Low-Income Residents

TURLOCK, Calif. – In California’s Central Valley, a young boy named Jorge Sanchez struggled to breathe. His mother, Fabiola Sandoval, sought help as her son battled asthma, a condition with unknown triggers. Community health workers stepped in, providing assistance through an initiative funded by California’s Medicaid program. The program aimed to transform Medicaid into a comprehensive health and social services provider. It emphasized the importance of addressing not only medical needs but also social determinants …

Florida Policymakers Urged to Prioritize 2025 Summer EBT for Low-Income Kids

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Policymakers in Florida are being urged to prioritize the Summer EBT program for 2025 as a crucial initiative to support low-income families. Advocacy groups are pushing for the state to join the federally-funded program, which aims to provide essential nutrition to children during the summer months when access to school meals is limited. Florida policymakers have been lobbied to take action and ensure that the state participates in the summer food program …

Health Care Advocates Push for Rhode Island Medicare Savings Program Expansion to Help Low-Income Seniors

Providence, Rhode Island – As May unfolds, it marks the celebration of Older Americans Month, a time of importance for the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island. This nonprofit organization focuses on advocating for policies and programs that enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals in the state. One critical aspect of aging well is ensuring economic security, which involves having enough financial resources to cover essential needs such as healthcare. Data from the …

Social Security Administration Office Closure in Portland Leaves Low-Income Residents Struggling

Portland, Oregon – The closure of the Social Security Administration office in Southwest Portland has left many Portlanders facing challenges in accessing benefits, with no clear timeline for when the office will reopen. This closure has added to the difficulties faced by individuals like Vern H., a 56-year-old Portland resident, who rely on these benefits to make ends meet. He expressed that a visit to the Social Security office could have helped him save money …

Healthcare Advocates Rally at Tennessee State Capitol for Funding Resolution for Community Health Centers and Access to Medications for Low-Income Patients

Nashville, Tennessee – Healthcare advocates and leaders in Tennessee are rallying at the State Capitol to address concerns about patient access to care. The Tennessee Primary Care Association, along with its member health centers, is urging lawmakers to allocate funding for clinics and ensure their ability to utilize federal programs like “340-B,” which provides discounts on medications for low-income patients. According to Association CEO Libby Thurman, Community Health Centers in Tennessee cater to over 423,000 …

Income Limit Jeopardizes Health Care for Low-Income Seniors in Vermont

JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. — When Jamie and Linda Draper turned 65, they were hit with thousands of dollars in health care costs due to a state policy that reduces subsidies for older Vermonters living in near poverty. The couple, surviving on an annual income of about $28,000, found themselves ineligible for the full benefits of Vermont’s Medicaid program, unlike most low-income residents, once they turned 65. Chief of the Vermont Office of the Health Care Advocate, …

Inflation: Low-Income Families Struggle with Rising Costs and Pending Benefit Payouts

London, United Kingdom – Inflation rates have soared to 4.0 per cent, well above the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target, shocking economists who had predicted a decrease. This rise in inflation, coupled with a frigid start to 2024, has led to high bills, food prices, and rents, putting a strain on low-income households. According to research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, over half of low-income households reported struggling to afford food or heating …

Immigrant Success: Colorado Program Provides Health Care Coverage to Low-Income Immigrants Without Documentation

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – When Gabriel Henao fled Colombia to escape a guerrilla group threatening his life, he encountered a new threat upon arriving in the United States – the burden of health care expenses without proper insurance. After struggling to afford medical care, Henao received assistance through Colorado’s OmniSalud program, which offers coverage to low-income immigrants without legal documentation. This initiative, extended to Henao and others by the state’s Democratic-dominated leadership, reflects a growing …