Tag: ACA
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Press Release Gary Zuckett March 23, 2023
PRESS RELEASE: WV Citizen Action Group Celebrates 13th Anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Calls for Universal Affordable Coverage to Finish the Job
After 13 years of non-stop attacks and sabotage from opponents, the ACA has not only survived but thrived, hitting record enrollment in 2023 by providing quality, affordable coverage to over 28,325 West Virginians and improving coverage for over 100 million Americans nationwide. More
Issues: ACA, Medicaid
PRESS RELEASE: WV Citizen Action Group Celebrates 13th Anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Calls for Universal Affordable Coverage to Finish the Job
After 13 years of non-stop attacks and sabotage from opponents, the ACA has not only survived but thrived, hitting record enrollment in 2023 by providing quality, affordable coverage to over 28,325 West Virginians and improving coverage for over 100 million Americans nationwide. More
Issues: ACA, Medicaid
Action Alert CAG July 11, 2022
Stop Skyrocketing Premium Hikes!
West Virginians who buy their own health insurance could see their premiums automatically skyrocket in 2023 if Congress doesn't act soon. We need you to call Senator Manchin and ask him to vote to protect West Virginians from these automatic premium jumps. Take action here. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare, Inequality
Stop Skyrocketing Premium Hikes!
West Virginians who buy their own health insurance could see their premiums automatically skyrocket in 2023 if Congress doesn't act soon. We need you to call Senator Manchin and ask him to vote to protect West Virginians from these automatic premium jumps. Take action here. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare, Inequality
Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson May 25, 2022
Share Your Voice and Fight for Affordable Health Care
Fighting against Medicare Privatization, making meds affordable, fighting to continue the ACA and Medicaid subsidies so that people don't lose their coverage, and telling our state legislators we want a Medicaid Buy-in and caps on diabetic supply costs is all part of my 2022 to-do list. Will you join me? More
Issues: ACA, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices, Privatization
Share Your Voice and Fight for Affordable Health Care
Fighting against Medicare Privatization, making meds affordable, fighting to continue the ACA and Medicaid subsidies so that people don't lose their coverage, and telling our state legislators we want a Medicaid Buy-in and caps on diabetic supply costs is all part of my 2022 to-do list. Will you join me? More
Issues: ACA, Health Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices, Privatization
Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson March 23, 2022
ACA: Happy 12th Birthday!
Twelve years ago, March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act was passed. Since then, many of us have been working hard to defend it. More
Issues: ACA, Diabetes, Health Insurance, Inequality, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices
ACA: Happy 12th Birthday!
Twelve years ago, March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act was passed. Since then, many of us have been working hard to defend it. More
Issues: ACA, Diabetes, Health Insurance, Inequality, Medicaid, Medicare, Prescription Drug Prices
Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 24, 2022
Health Care for All WV Update
The Health Care for All WV coalition is continuing the fight for all West Virginians to have access to affordable health care. This year's 2022 Health Care Legislative Agenda.. More
Issues: ACA, Diabetes, Healthcare, Medicaid, Training
Health Care for All WV Update
The Health Care for All WV coalition is continuing the fight for all West Virginians to have access to affordable health care. This year's 2022 Health Care Legislative Agenda.. More
Issues: ACA, Diabetes, Healthcare, Medicaid, Training
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson August 11, 2021
HUNTINGTON, WV: Health Insurance Enrollment Event – Aug 14th 8AM-1PM
On Saturday, August 14th, from 8am-1pm, representatives will be available for free, in-person ACA health insurance enrollment help at the Wild Ramp Farmer’s Market, 555 14th St W, Huntington, WV 25704. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare
HUNTINGTON, WV: Health Insurance Enrollment Event – Aug 14th 8AM-1PM
On Saturday, August 14th, from 8am-1pm, representatives will be available for free, in-person ACA health insurance enrollment help at the Wild Ramp Farmer’s Market, 555 14th St W, Huntington, WV 25704. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare
Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson July 23, 2021
Medicare/Medicaid Rally & ACA Enrollment Events
July 30th will be the 56th anniversary of the passage of both Medicare and Medicaid. And West Virginians have until August 15, 2021, to enroll in the ACA. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare
Medicare/Medicaid Rally & ACA Enrollment Events
July 30th will be the 56th anniversary of the passage of both Medicare and Medicaid. And West Virginians have until August 15, 2021, to enroll in the ACA. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson December 7, 2020
Action Alert: Sign Our Petition to Protect The ACA!
Please Share & *Sign This Petition* asking our lawmakers and legislators to Defend Our Health Care and to Protect The ACA, including Medicaid Expansion and Pre-Existing Conditions coverage. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
Action Alert: Sign Our Petition to Protect The ACA!
Please Share & *Sign This Petition* asking our lawmakers and legislators to Defend Our Health Care and to Protect The ACA, including Medicaid Expansion and Pre-Existing Conditions coverage. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson November 6, 2020
TAKE ACTION – Defend the ACA!
TAKE ACTION - Defend the ACA! Add your voice by signing this petition asking our lawmakers and justices to #DefendOurHealthCare and to #ProtectTheACA. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
TAKE ACTION – Defend the ACA!
TAKE ACTION - Defend the ACA! Add your voice by signing this petition asking our lawmakers and justices to #DefendOurHealthCare and to #ProtectTheACA. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
Press Release Gary Zuckett October 23, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Billionaires wealth increased 29% so far during Covid Shutdown
Billionaires’ Wealth Increased by 29% Between March and September, While Pandemic Batters West Virginia’s Economy - Meanwhile, State & Local Government Services Face Deep Cuts as Congress Prioritizes Confirmation of Anti-ACA Supreme Court Justice Over Passing an Overdue Coronavirus Financial Aid Package More
Issues: ACA, Covid-19, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicare, Poverty, SCOTUS
PRESS RELEASE: Billionaires wealth increased 29% so far during Covid Shutdown
Billionaires’ Wealth Increased by 29% Between March and September, While Pandemic Batters West Virginia’s Economy - Meanwhile, State & Local Government Services Face Deep Cuts as Congress Prioritizes Confirmation of Anti-ACA Supreme Court Justice Over Passing an Overdue Coronavirus Financial Aid Package More
Issues: ACA, Covid-19, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicare, Poverty, SCOTUS
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 22, 2020
17 West Virginia Non-profits Call on Governor Justice to reallocate remaining CARES Act funding
As part of federal COVID-relief legislation passed in March, West Virginia received $1.25 billion to address the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. As of October 19, there is still over $969 million remaining unspent with a December 30 deadline for utilizing the funds. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
17 West Virginia Non-profits Call on Governor Justice to reallocate remaining CARES Act funding
As part of federal COVID-relief legislation passed in March, West Virginia received $1.25 billion to address the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. As of October 19, there is still over $969 million remaining unspent with a December 30 deadline for utilizing the funds. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG October 21, 2020
IN THE NEWS: Organizations share concerns about ‘Obamacare’ lawsuit ahead of oral arguments
The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, the West Virginia Citizen Action Education Fund, West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, and Cabin Creek Health Systems held a briefing about the legal challenge to “Obamacare” and the effects of justices possibly striking down the ACA. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
IN THE NEWS: Organizations share concerns about ‘Obamacare’ lawsuit ahead of oral arguments
The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, the West Virginia Citizen Action Education Fund, West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, and Cabin Creek Health Systems held a briefing about the legal challenge to “Obamacare” and the effects of justices possibly striking down the ACA. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
Action Alert CAG October 15, 2020
SAVE THE DATE: Oct. 20th, 1PM – What’s at Stake in West Virginia if the Affordable Care Act is Overturned
On Tuesday, October 20 at 1:00 pm, join the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, Cabin Creek Health Systems, West Virginia Citizen Action Education Fund, and West Virginians for Affordable Health Care for a briefing on the imminent threat to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what a decision overturning the health care law would mean for West Virginia’s people, health care infrastructure, and economy. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
SAVE THE DATE: Oct. 20th, 1PM – What’s at Stake in West Virginia if the Affordable Care Act is Overturned
On Tuesday, October 20 at 1:00 pm, join the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, Cabin Creek Health Systems, West Virginia Citizen Action Education Fund, and West Virginians for Affordable Health Care for a briefing on the imminent threat to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what a decision overturning the health care law would mean for West Virginia’s people, health care infrastructure, and economy. More
Issues: ACA, Healthcare
Press Release Gary Zuckett September 29, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: WV Citizen Action Rejects President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee and Rushed Confirmation Before the Election
Long-time consumer advocate organization, WV Citizen Action Group (WV-CAG) went to bat for people who get coverage and consumer protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) today with an alert to the public about the negative consequences of President Trump’s efforts to appoint a new anti-ACA justice to the Supreme Court in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death. More
Issues: ACA, Civil Justice, Healthcare
PRESS RELEASE: WV Citizen Action Rejects President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee and Rushed Confirmation Before the Election
Long-time consumer advocate organization, WV Citizen Action Group (WV-CAG) went to bat for people who get coverage and consumer protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) today with an alert to the public about the negative consequences of President Trump’s efforts to appoint a new anti-ACA justice to the Supreme Court in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death. More
Issues: ACA, Civil Justice, Healthcare
Press Release CAG September 23, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Community Health and Justice Groups Call on Senate to Protect Our Care, Let Next President Appoint to SCOTUS
As we continue through the worst health crisis the United States--and the world--has seen in our lifetime, no less than the health care of the entire country is in the hands of the Supreme Court. Looming over the discussions of installing a new justice before the November 3rd election is the lawsuit challenging the Affordable Health Act (ACA). This lawsuit, California vs US, is due to be heard at our highest Court on November 10th. More
Issues: ACA, Democracy, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid
PRESS RELEASE: Community Health and Justice Groups Call on Senate to Protect Our Care, Let Next President Appoint to SCOTUS
As we continue through the worst health crisis the United States--and the world--has seen in our lifetime, no less than the health care of the entire country is in the hands of the Supreme Court. Looming over the discussions of installing a new justice before the November 3rd election is the lawsuit challenging the Affordable Health Act (ACA). This lawsuit, California vs US, is due to be heard at our highest Court on November 10th. More
Issues: ACA, Democracy, Healthcare, Inequality, Medicaid
Action Alert CAG September 16, 2020
West Virginia Doctors Call on State AG to Stop Attacking Health Act
Charleston, WV - A group of over 30 doctors from across West Virginia are asking state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to withdraw the state’s support for the federal lawsuit seeking to throw out the Affordable Care Act which has extended and protected health care coverage to hundreds of thousands of West Virginians. More
Issues: ACA, Covid-19, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Medicare
West Virginia Doctors Call on State AG to Stop Attacking Health Act
Charleston, WV - A group of over 30 doctors from across West Virginia are asking state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to withdraw the state’s support for the federal lawsuit seeking to throw out the Affordable Care Act which has extended and protected health care coverage to hundreds of thousands of West Virginians. More
Issues: ACA, Covid-19, Healthcare, Inequality, Kids and families, Medicare