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The Women’s Initiative at @amprog develops progressive policies to ensure all women can participate in the economy and live healthy, productive lives.
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Joined January 2014
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Paid safe leave lets workers pursue safety in the face of violence without risking their job or their paycheck. States are stepping up to expand rights to this crucial protection. New from @molly_mww for @amprog
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States across the country are passing new and expanded laws protecting workers’ right to time off to address needs in relation to violence.
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It's #WorldDoulaWeek. Hear more about why doulas are such a vital source of community care from @WitnessingRaven. 🤎 Shoutout to all the amazing doulas who empower, educate, and support families around the world!
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Medication abortion is an important tool for doulas to assist people in exercising their choice.
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Thanks to @MomsRising for hosting today's #WellnessWed conversation about the importance of Medicaid for women's health! #MedicaidMatters Read more from @amprog here. https://t.co/PXgAaVUAJ9
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For many people, especially young women, Medicaid is the difference between accessing reliable, affordable reproductive health care or simply going without. #MedicaidMatters and we must defend this vital and life-saving program. https://t.co/haoZCkm65y
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House Republicans proposed an $880 billion cut.
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Women would be disproportionately harmed by cuts to Medicaid/CHIP and especially reproductive age women in some districts. Older adults, children, and non-elderly adults are also at risk given the House Republican budget resolution. Read more here -
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Who is covered by Medicaid and CHIP in your congressional district? How many women have Medicaid? How many children, older people, or working-age adults are on Medicaid? Find out here.
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A7. Medicaid helps women stay healthy, work, and take care of their families without worrying about expensive medical bills and outrageous out-of-pocket costs. Medicaid is directly connected to the health, wellbeing, and future of entire families. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
Q7: What are the economic benefits of Medicaid coverage for women and their families? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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A5. Medicaid helps reduce health gaps by covering more than 13 million women of reproductive age (19-49). It pays for 41% of all births in the U.S. and covers a higher share of Black, Latina, and AANHPI women and children. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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House Republicans proposed an $880 billion cut.
Q5: What role does Medicaid play in reducing health disparities among women from different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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A3: Women are more likely to be caregivers for older adults and may not have access to health insurance for themselves without Medicaid. The ACA opened the door to Medicaid for many women caregivers so they can get the care they need to stay healthy. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
Q3: What unique challenges can women face without receiving Medicaid, and how can these barriers be addressed? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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A3. Any cuts to Medicaid could have devastating implications for women and their families. Women are more likely than men to be covered by Medicaid due to patterns of disability status as well as lower incomes b/c of the gender wage gap. #WellnessWed
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Who is covered by Medicaid and CHIP in your congressional district? How many women have Medicaid? How many children, older people, or working-age adults are on Medicaid? Find out here.
Q3: What unique challenges can women face without receiving Medicaid, and how can these barriers be addressed? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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A3: Uninsured women often have limited access to health care — including for important preventive services like mammograms — which can lead to poorer health outcomes. For low-income women or those working in caretaking jobs without access to employer-sponsored coverage, Medicaid
Q3: What unique challenges can women face without receiving Medicaid, and how can these barriers be addressed? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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A2. Medicaid plays a huge role in preventive health services for women. It gives women access to important check-ups, screenings, vaccinations, and birth control. This can help catch health problems early or prevent them before they start! #WellnessWed
Q2: How does Medicaid coverage specifically address women's preventive health needs? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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Who is covered by Medicaid and CHIP in your congressional district? How many women have Medicaid? How many children, older people, or working-age adults are on Medicaid? @Sara_Estep_, Natasha Murphy, and @AndreaDucas dug into the data. Find out here:
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Who is covered by Medicaid and CHIP in your congressional district? How many women have Medicaid? How many children, older people, or working-age adults are on Medicaid? Find out here.
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A1. Medicaid is important for women of all ages. It provides coverage for a range of essential health services like prenatal care and treatments for long-term health issues, supporting women’s health throughout their lives. #WellnessWed
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Q1: Why is Medicaid important for women's health across all stages of life? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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Hoy hablaremos de la importancia de Medicaid para la salud de las mujeres. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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Today we're talking about the importance of Medicaid for women's health. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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Excited to join @GeorgetownCCF, @CLASP_DC, @FamiliesUSA, @KidsPartnership, @CommCatHealth, @CAPWomen and Justice in Aging in an HOUR for a #WellnessWed chat on the importance of Medicaid for women's health at 2 pm ET! Join us! #MedicaidMatters
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¡Emocionados de unirnos a @GeorgetownCCF, @CLASP_DC, @FamiliesUSA, @KidsPartnership, @CommCatHealth, @CAPWomen y Justice in Aging en una HORA para una charla de #WellnessWed sobre la importancia de Medicaid para la salud de la mujer a las 2pm ET! ¡Únete! #MedicaidMatters
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We're excited to chat with you about Medicaid and women's health. See y'all in a few hours!
Join us on Wed 3.12.25 at 2 pm ET to talk about the importance of Medicaid for women's health on #WellnessWed!
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JUST RELEASED: In the fight for reproductive rights, tech is being used against us. Our latest report examines how apps and consumer data can be misused to criminalize people who need abortion care, and we outline steps to protect yourself.
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Apps and consumer data could be weaponized to criminalize those seeking, providing, and supporting abortion care, and policymakers and individual Americans should act to protect private reproductive...
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