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Newsletter article CAG February 21, 2022
Health Care Eye on the Capitol
Last week, a family member asked me to stop by the pharmacy and get the new medication their doctor prescribed for their Type 2 diabetes. I was surprised that it was $55 after insurance... More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Health Care Eye on the Capitol
Last week, a family member asked me to stop by the pharmacy and get the new medication their doctor prescribed for their Type 2 diabetes. I was surprised that it was $55 after insurance... More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson February 21, 2022
Jo’s Fight for Coverage During COVID
During the pandemic, "Jo" had to take unpaid leave from her job of 15 years, and lost her health insurance, in an effort to protect her family. She later found she qualified for Medicaid and discovered she could get services she couldn't afford with employer-based insurance. More
Issues: Health Insurance, Healthcare, Medicaid
Jo’s Fight for Coverage During COVID
During the pandemic, "Jo" had to take unpaid leave from her job of 15 years, and lost her health insurance, in an effort to protect her family. She later found she qualified for Medicaid and discovered she could get services she couldn't afford with employer-based insurance. More
Issues: Health Insurance, Healthcare, Medicaid
Newsletter article CAG February 14, 2022
Medicaid Helped Her Get Back To Work – a WV Health Care Story
After gaining assistance, seeking medical treatment, and getting back on her necessary medications, Cassandra was able to get back to work, finding new employment with not just one job, but two! More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Medicaid Helped Her Get Back To Work – a WV Health Care Story
After gaining assistance, seeking medical treatment, and getting back on her necessary medications, Cassandra was able to get back to work, finding new employment with not just one job, but two! More
Issues: Economy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article CAG February 14, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week Five
This week’s forecast is primarily a news round up from various media outlets, partners, and allies on the bills we’ve been following, along with actions you can take where relevant. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Legislative Forecast: Week Five
This week’s forecast is primarily a news round up from various media outlets, partners, and allies on the bills we’ve been following, along with actions you can take where relevant. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG February 7, 2022
Health Care Bills to Keep An Eye On
Health Care for All WV and our partners are eagerly watching a couple of really important bills this legislative session: HB 4252 and HB 3001. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Health Care Bills to Keep An Eye On
Health Care for All WV and our partners are eagerly watching a couple of really important bills this legislative session: HB 4252 and HB 3001. More
Issues: Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
Invest In WV: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Day of Action
We know how important it is for Senator Manchin to hear continued support on climate, care, and justice investments from West Virginians. So, we're inviting you to participate in a statewide, neighbor-to-neighbor canvassing day of action on February 12th! More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Invest In WV: Neighbor-to-Neighbor Day of Action
We know how important it is for Senator Manchin to hear continued support on climate, care, and justice investments from West Virginians. So, we're inviting you to participate in a statewide, neighbor-to-neighbor canvassing day of action on February 12th! More
Issues: Economy, Environment, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 31, 2022
Why WV Needs A Medicaid Buy-In
The fight for accessible affordable health care in West Virginia is what Health Care for All WV is all about. Key to our efforts is the Medicaid Buy-In bill HB 3001. This bill would create a new affordable health insurance plan that would eliminate the “cliff effect” of those who are working and want to keep coverage while earning increased hours or increased pay, or who’s employers do not offer insurance coverage for their full-time employees. More
Issues: Healthcare, Kids and families, Workers
Why WV Needs A Medicaid Buy-In
The fight for accessible affordable health care in West Virginia is what Health Care for All WV is all about. Key to our efforts is the Medicaid Buy-In bill HB 3001. This bill would create a new affordable health insurance plan that would eliminate the “cliff effect” of those who are working and want to keep coverage while earning increased hours or increased pay, or who’s employers do not offer insurance coverage for their full-time employees. More
Issues: Healthcare, Kids and families, Workers
Newsletter article CAG January 31, 2022
The Year of Babydog?
The second full week of session had several highlights. As of Friday, 1,551 bills had been introduced by both chambers, our governor held his belated ‘State of the State’ address, and a public hearing on ending the nuclear power ban in WV was held. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
The Year of Babydog?
The second full week of session had several highlights. As of Friday, 1,551 bills had been introduced by both chambers, our governor held his belated ‘State of the State’ address, and a public hearing on ending the nuclear power ban in WV was held. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Energy, Families, Healthcare, Workers
Newsletter article Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 24, 2022
The Fight for Reproductive Rights in WV
Pregnancy is a complicated health care issue, fraught with serious challenges to both the carrying parent and the child. Individuals and their doctors need to be free to be able to make the hard choices concerning pregnancy, not politicians. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Poverty, Reproductive Justice
The Fight for Reproductive Rights in WV
Pregnancy is a complicated health care issue, fraught with serious challenges to both the carrying parent and the child. Individuals and their doctors need to be free to be able to make the hard choices concerning pregnancy, not politicians. More
Issues: Healthcare, Inequality, Poverty, Reproductive Justice
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: Healthcare
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: Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 24, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Week 2
As we head into the second full week of the 2022 legislative session, I’m going to provide a quick status update on these issues, hopefully without duplicating too much of what Gary has already covered. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Legislative Forecast: Week 2
As we head into the second full week of the 2022 legislative session, I’m going to provide a quick status update on these issues, hopefully without duplicating too much of what Gary has already covered. More
Issues: Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 24, 2022
Week of Weather & Disappointment
It’s hard to know whether to begin with federal or state issues in this week's update since so much has been going on in both areas. In addition, winter has indeed arrived with black ice and power outages, too. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare
Week of Weather & Disappointment
It’s hard to know whether to begin with federal or state issues in this week's update since so much has been going on in both areas. In addition, winter has indeed arrived with black ice and power outages, too. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Environment, Fair taxation, Healthcare
Action Alert Eve Marcum-Atkinson January 24, 2022
Health Care Thursdays!
The West Virginia legislative session is moving forward full-throttle! Now is the time to influence. Here’s how you can be part of the action! More
Issues: Healthcare
Health Care Thursdays!
The West Virginia legislative session is moving forward full-throttle! Now is the time to influence. Here’s how you can be part of the action! More
Issues: Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 17, 2022
Legislative Forecast: Winter is Here. Brace Yourself.
Here’s a glimpse of what transpired over the first few days, opportunities to learn, and information about how to engage your legislators and make your voice heard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Legislative Forecast: Winter is Here. Brace Yourself.
Here’s a glimpse of what transpired over the first few days, opportunities to learn, and information about how to engage your legislators and make your voice heard. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Democracy, Environment, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Newsletter article CAG January 17, 2022
Welcome to the Super Spreader Session of 2022
Hard to believe it’s 2022 now, seems like science fiction - especially with the Delta and Omicron villains roaming the streets. But not at the 2022 legislative ‘Super Spreader’ session... More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare
Welcome to the Super Spreader Session of 2022
Hard to believe it’s 2022 now, seems like science fiction - especially with the Delta and Omicron villains roaming the streets. But not at the 2022 legislative ‘Super Spreader’ session... More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Economy, Energy, Environment, Healthcare
Action Alert January 17, 2022
Citizen Civic Engagement Training – Jan 20th, 6PM
Learn how to find your representative(s), build relationships with them, and share what's most important to you as a West Virginian. More
Issues: Healthcare
Citizen Civic Engagement Training – Jan 20th, 6PM
Learn how to find your representative(s), build relationships with them, and share what's most important to you as a West Virginian. More
Issues: Healthcare
Action Alert Julie Archer January 15, 2022
Monday Events: MLK, Jr. Day & Public Hearing
As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, Dr. King's family has called for us to focus on demanding voting rights legislation and access to the ballot box. We wanted to let you know about these opportunities to raise our collective voices and call on our elected leaders to cement his legacy. More
Issues: Democracy, Healthcare, Inequality, Voting Rights
Monday Events: MLK, Jr. Day & Public Hearing
As we prepare to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year, Dr. King's family has called for us to focus on demanding voting rights legislation and access to the ballot box. We wanted to let you know about these opportunities to raise our collective voices and call on our elected leaders to cement his legacy. More
Issues: Democracy, Healthcare, Inequality, Voting Rights
Citizen Action Group Blog CAG January 12, 2022
Black Lung Excise Tax letter
Black Lung Excise Tax letter More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers
Black Lung Excise Tax letter
Black Lung Excise Tax letter More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Civil Rights, Fair taxation, Healthcare, Workers
Action Alert CAG December 20, 2021
Candlelight Vigil/Rally at Sen. Manchin’s Office
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Candlelight Vigil/Rally at Sen. Manchin’s Office
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Fair taxation, Families, Healthcare
Press Release CAG December 20, 2021
Candlelight Vigil/Rally @ Sen. Manchin’s Office 12.20.2021 4 PM
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare
Candlelight Vigil/Rally @ Sen. Manchin’s Office 12.20.2021 4 PM
CALL Manchin via www.tinyurl.com/WV4BBB or dial 202-224-3954; or, Join us Dec 20th for a candle light vigil in support of #BuildBackBetter. More
Issues: Budget Priorities, Economy, Energy, Families, Healthcare