There is a lot going on in the world of health both in Kansas and at the federal level. We are here to give you the things you should know right now, and three things you can do to make a difference starting today. Topics include:
- Federal threats to Medicaid, including who is at risk of losing coverage and some sneakier ways Congress might make them happen;
- Kansas Legislative wrap up, including a win and two new laws to keep an eye on (especially in the midst of Measles and Tuberculosis outbreaks); and
- Changes in Health Insurance Marketplace coverage and new polling showing the popularity of Medicaid.
If you are looking for things to do to make a difference, we recommend the following:
- Make sure your Congressional representatives know how you feel about Medicaid cuts. Now is the time to reach out before they return to Washington, DC, on April 28.
- Find a time to connect with your state representatives while they are back home this summer and fall. Bills introduced this year are still up for debate next year, so make sure they hear from you.
- Sign and share the petition to reject cuts to Medicaid. You can find the petition pinned to the Alliance's profile pages on Facebook, Instagram and BlueSky (@ExpandKanCare everywhere).
