Capital Eye Vol. 16, No. 12: 2023 – What a Year!

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December 20, 2023

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Our December newsletter is ready, and it’s in PRINT! Check your mailboxes, or contact us. We’d be happy to mail you a copy. A PDF version is also available for download here. Be sure to check our events calendar for more opportunities for learning and action, and follow our blog for additional updates between newsletters.

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2023 – What a Year!
Bottom line: the 2024 legislative session will also be a challenge. As 2023 comes to a close, we’re gearing up for the January 10th opening of the 2024 legislative session, the last one with Jim Justice as our part-time governor.

WV Citizen Action’s 2023 Awards Picnic: Meet Our Awardees
On Saturday, September 16th we gathered at Coonskin Park to celebrate our awardees, reflect on the work we’ve done and what’s to come, and spend time with old and new friends.

#CareOverCost: An URGENT Call for Aetna Claim Denial Stories
Help us fight on on the behalf of West Virginians unable to get the care they need, or are in overwhelming debt.

11.8 Million Lose Medicaid; States Could Lose Federal Funding
Nationally, 11.8 Million have been disenrolled from Medicaid; 38% of them are children.

WV CAG and Allies Urge Advancement of March-In-Rights to Lower Drug Costs
The groups’ letter comes after earlier this year, Secs. Raimondo and Becerra announced a whole-of-government review of march-in rights, including when to exercise them based on prices.

Medicare Drug Price Negotiations & the First 10 Named Drugs
The good fight for making medications affordable for all continues.