Prescription drug costs have skyrocketed, leaving the uninsured particularly unable to buy needed medicine. This report explains how Washington state policymakers can help make prescriptions more affordable. Download the report.
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Medicaid Makes a Difference: Helping People to Obtain Health Insurance and Stay Healthy
Medicaid has failed to provide every Idahoan with needed coverage. However, Idaho has the opportunity to increase health care coverage for children and working poor families. Download the report.
Investing in Montana’s Families, Montana’s Future: A New Federal Opportunity Allows Montana to Create an Affordable Health Insurance Program for Working Families at a Minimal Cost
Working families in Montana cannot afford health insurance, but a new federal opportunity allows Montana to create an affordable insurance program at minimal cost. Download the report.
Idaho’s SSI Policy: Penalizing the Poor and Disabled
Idaho’s low-income families with a disabled member receiving SSI cannot access welfare. This report explains why Idaho should work to bring families of disabled people out of poverty. Download the report.
Shortchanging Our Children: How the Arkansas Enrollment Process Prevents Children from Accessing ARKids Health Insurance Coverage
The Arkansas enrollment process for the ARKids health insurance program prevents children from accessing the health care they need. New policies can improve eligibility. Download the report.
Keeping Our Children Hungry: South Carolina Food Stamp Program Fails to Deliver
South Carolina’s Food Stamp Program fails to provide access to food, but changing eligibility will allow families to get the food they need. Download the report.
Left Alone: State Barriers Prevent Idaho Parents from Accessing Child Care Program
Working, poor families in Idaho struggle to get child care assistance through the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP). Idaho can improve access and increase eligibility. Download the report.
Access Denied: Federal Neglect Gives Rise to State Lawlessness; Families Denied Access to Medicaid, Food Stamps, CHIP, and Child Care
Families across the nation face barriers trying to access Food Stamps, Medicaid, CHIP and child care. Congress can take steps to ensure access to these important safety-net programs. Download the report.
No Healthy Start in Montana: State Enrollment Process Prevents Children from Accessing CHIP and Medicaid
State enrollment process prevents children from accessing CHIP and Medicaid. This report discusses how Montana can provide greater health insurance coverage to children. Download the report.
Hunger Pangs: Oregon Food Stamp Program Fails to Deliver
Oregon’s low-income families struggle to access Food Stamps. This report explains how the state can do to improve their Food Stamp Program. Download the report.