Illinois residents will see premium hikes and many are expected to drop coverage due to the ending of enhanced tax credits, which is part of a federal budget change included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” of 2021.
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Democrats Dig In: Healthcare at the Center of looming shutdown fight
Democrats are fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people, refusing to compromise on a Republican spending bill that would gut Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, and risking a government shutdown in the process.
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House passes transformational Build Back Better Act but will the Senate follow suit?
GREENE COUNTY DEMOCRAT — The cost of childcare has placed a serious financial burden on Black parents who are two times more likely than White parents to have to quit, turn down, or make a major change in their job due to childcare disruptions. In addition, only 26.8 percent of Black 3- and 4-year-old children are enrolled in publicly funded preschool, while the average cost of preschool for those without access to publicly funded programs is $8,600. Most families will save more than half of what they currently spend on childcare, and the vast majority of families will pay no more than 7 percent of their income for childcare. It will also reduce the cost of home-based care for the hundreds of thousands of older adults and people with disabilities who need it but lack access. Investment in home care will raise wages for home care workers, 28 percent of whom are Black.
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OP-ED: Close the Medicaid Coverage Gap to Help Break the Cycle of Health Inequities
NNPA NEWSWIRE — I have been vocal about ensuring that we address this injustice as we structure the Build Back Better Act. I am imploring my colleagues to address the racial inequities exposed and exacerbated by COVID-19. This is a not a red state/blue state issue. This is a moral issue for all Americans. I don’t want this President and this Congress to ignore existing racial inequities. This is our opportunity to address the systemic inequities.
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PRESS ROOM: AARP Analysis Finds Nearly 11 percent of Black Older Adults Lack Health Insurance
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “While the Affordable Care Act has greatly reduced the number of older adults who are uninsured, coverage has remained unaffordable for far too many people aged 50-64, including many from multicultural communities,” said Edna Kane-Williams, Chief Diversity Officer of AARP.
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Congress Members Urge Vaccination During Black Press Week
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Protect your children and your grandchildren, protect those who you come in contact with,” Congressman Clyburn stated during the annual National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund’s (NNPAF) Black Press Week. “Take the shot. It’s safe to do,” the congressman declared during an interview with Real Times Media President and CEO Hiram Jackson.
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President Biden Poised to Sign $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As the President said last week, once the rescue plan is signed, we’ll be able to start getting payments out this month,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday. “Treasury and IRS are working tirelessly to make that happen. They are building on lessons learned from previous rounds to increase the households that will get electronic payments, which are substantially faster than checks,” Psaki added.
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U.S. Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Today, the Senate passed the American Rescue Plan bringing us one step closer to delivering much-needed relief,” President Biden said from the White House shortly after the measured passed along party lines. “When I took office, I promised help was on the way. Thanks to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Senate Democrats, we’ve taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise. I hope the American Rescue Plan receives quick passage in the House so it can be sent to my desk to be signed,” the president continued.
