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Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2021 …

WEBAmid a public health emergency, the 2021 state legislative session presented a unique opportunity to improve health and wellness outcomes across West Virginia. This year, …

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It’s Open Enrollment Season. Here’s What West Virginians Need to …

WEBOpen enrollment for 2023 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace coverage begins today, November 1. The Marketplace has been a critical feature of our health care system …

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Four Things You Need to Know About Upcoming Changes to …

WEBAt the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government passed legislation to help families and health care providers amid an unprecedented health and economic …

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Tens of Thousands of West Virginians Will See Their Insurance …

WEBThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) included several provisions to help make health care more accessible and affordable for Americans. One provision is the Individual Marketplace, …

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Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2022 Legislative Session

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has now been ongoing for two years. Opioid overdose deaths are rising. Maternal and infant mortality rates are alarming. The number of children in the …

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Black Infant and Maternal Mortality Must Be a Priority in West …

WEBInfants and birthing parents are dying at alarming rates in West Virginia. Infant and maternal mortality rates are essential statistics measuring overall societal health. In particular, the …

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New Report Highlights the Health and Economic Importance of …

WEBFor Immediate Release: July 21, 2021 Contact: Renee Alves, 559-916-5939 Charleston, WV – Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program that helps low-income …

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Funding Cuts to Local Health Departments Harmful for Public Health

WEBWest Virginia’s local health departments have served as the cornerstone of public health initiatives for decades. Providing services such as immunization, family planning, harm …

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Black Infant and Maternal Mortality Needs to be Addressed in …

WEBInfants and birthing parents are dying at alarming rates in West Virginia. Infant and maternal mortality rates are essential statistics measuring overall societal health. In particular, the …

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Keeping West Virginia Kids and Families Covered

WEBIn West Virginia, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are critical health programs for low- and moderate-income families and kids. Before the pandemic, …

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Three Ways the American Rescue Plan Improves West Virginians’ …

WEBJust last month, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) celebrated its eleventh birthday. The ACA is the most extensive health care reform law in the United States since the passage of …

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The Affordable Care Act Remains Essential to West Virginia Amid …

WEBThe open enrollment period to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) started on November 1 and continues through December 15. This period allows …

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Racial Disparities in West Virginia

WEBAfrican Americans in West Virginia face persistent disparities across a wide range of economic, labor, social, and health measures. What follows is a data analysis …

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Expanding Health Coverage Will Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health

WEBThe Affordable Care Act is expected to have a dramatic impact on access to health insurance in West Virginia. This will be especially true for racial and ethnic minorities. …

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One in Five West Virginia Adults Will Gain Access to Dental …

WEBOne of the most significant bills passed during the 2020 legislative session is expected to go into effect on January 1, 2021. SB 648 adds a dental benefit to the state’s adult …

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Continuity of Care for West Virginia’s Medicaid Enrollees Must be

WEBMedicaid enrollment has increased, both nationally and in West Virginia, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent data show enrollment increased in the Mountain State …

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What is the Plan for the $376 Million PEIA Shortfall

WEBAfter PEIA ended FY 2022 with a $93 million shortfall, policymakers tapped $31 million from the PEIA reserve fund in FY 2023 and plan to use the remaining $74 million in FY 2024, …

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Medicaid in the Mountain State

WEBMedicaid in the Mountain State: A Health and Economic Necessity 5 As of 2019, the program covers over half of births across the state4 It also covers over half of children, . …

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Dental Benefit Already Making a Significant Impact in West Virginia

WEBAt the beginning of this year, West Virginia began offering a dental benefit for adults over the age of 21 who are enrolled in West Virginia Medicaid. This was a result of SB 648, a …

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New York Times Report: WV Ranks 2nd Highest in Business …

WEBToday, the New York Times had an in-depth front page article exposing the $80 billion state and local governments bankroll businesses each year in subsides, including low-interest …

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