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Yuliya Yafimenka

is a Research Manager at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.

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Yuliya Yafimenka is a Research Manager at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. Her background in public policy and international development is complemented by a graduate degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan. She brings three years of international nonprofit experience to her role. Yuliya is passionate about advancing family well-being, with expertise informed by her work during global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and political upheavals in Eastern Europe. As a Fulbright Scholar, Yuliya has honed her skills in policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, and program evaluation. Her student-led project in Guatemala further deepened her understanding of human rights and evidence-based policymaking, reinforcing her commitment to creating public policies that are equitable, dignified and center the humanity of individuals and communities.

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    From 2022 to 2024, the rate of uninsured children increased from 5.1% to 6%, which is the highest rate of uninsured children in a decade. This was a statistically significant change and equates to an 18% increase in the number of uninsured children nationwide, marking a dramatic reversal of the progress made on child health…

  • Are States Ready to Implement HR 1 and Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements?

    Key Findings Introduction On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law HR 1 (P.L. 119-21), the massive budget reconciliation bill that cuts more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and Marketplace health coverage. The law strips coverage from many lawfully residing immigrants, ties the hands of states to raise revenue to cover the state share…