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Medicaid Provides Stability During Turbulent Economic Times
Medicaid is the largest source of public health insurance coverage, covering nearly 80 million people, so it goes without saying that Medicaid is incredibly important all of the time. However, Medicaid is especially important during economic downturns. When families face tough times, Medicaid is there to provide the extra support they need to get by.…
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Supporting Caregivers Means Supporting Medicaid
In Partnership with While many mistakenly believe Medicare is the primary source of health coverage for home or nursing care over a long period, the reality is that Medicaid serves as the backbone of our country’s long-term care system. Medicaid is the primary source of funding for long-term care in the U.S., paying well over…
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New Data Highlights How Medicaid Supports Student Success in School Districts Across the Country
Research consistently shows that Medicaid coverage in childhood has long-term benefits for children, schools and society including supporting student success. A Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis found that childhood Medicaid coverage also has a positive effect on the U.S. economy with long-term fiscal effects including boosting gross domestic product (GDP). For a better understanding of…
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Cuts to Medicaid Could Harm Students
By: Anne Dwyer, Hannah Green and Jessie Mandle, National Program Director at the Healthy Schools Campaign With Congress contemplating major cuts to Medicaid , health services provided to school-age children covered by Medicaid could be threatened. Services provided in schools increase access to care for school-age children – who make up nearly one third of…