Health Care

Making affordable health care a reality in West Virginia

The Case for Medicaid Expansion Cover

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Cover for The Case for Medicaid Expansion, shot by AFSC's West Virginia Economic Justice Project staff member Beth Spence.

Thousands of West Virginians breathed a sigh of relief when Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced a long-awaited decision to expand Medicaid coverage for low-income workers under the Affordable Care Act. According to Gov. Tomblin, “We anticipate expansion will allow us to provide insurance coverage to approximately 91,500 working West Virginians, significantly reducing the number of uninsured.” Some estimates of the number of people covered are much higher.

Take action now for expanding health care in Ohio

Governor John Kasich has recommended in his state budget expanding Medicaid health coverage to 275,000 Ohioans. This expansion would bring $13 billion in federal aid over the next seven years that would pay for needed health care for thousands of uninsured residents of our state.

6th Annual Historic Thousands on Jones St (HKonJ6)

Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:30am - 12:30pm

Join THOUSANDS who will be Marching for Justice.

 

Forward Together Not One Step Back:
We must stand for Freedom and defend Democracy
We will not be deafeated or divided
We shall pursue Liberty and Justice for all
We the People shall not be moved

 

If you believe, you need to MARCH WITH US, STAND WITH US and ORGANIZE WITH US!

Begin Assembling at Shaw University at 9:30. March begins at 10:30.

Contact Information: 

NC NAACP:

1-855-373-3212

hkonj.com

Whose Body Is It? Women's Rights Under Attack

Monday, October 24, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Panel Discussion with :

Vanessa Volz, Executive Director, Sojourner House

Susan Llyod Yolen, Vice-President, Public Policy and Advocacy

Kate Brock, Executive Director, Ocean State Action

Lt. Governor Elizebeth Roberts, moderator

The panel will discuss

Strong, Feisty Women Award

Friday, September 16, 2011 - 5:30pm

WOMEN SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER!

The DSM Branch of Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom invites YOU to a BANQUET honoring activist Jane Magers and columnist Rekha Basu.

Community & Resistance

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm

 COMMUNITY AND RESISTANCE Tour featuring New Orleans activists Jesse Muhammad, Victoria Law and Jordan Flaherty

Contact Information: 

Alice Lovelace, Associate Regional Director, 404-586-0460 ext. 17

Email: 
alovelace@afsc.org

Health Insurance Reform Timeline

Health Insurance Reform at a Glance

Implementation Timeline

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Learn about public benefits in your state

Online resources about food stamps, Medicaid, SCHIP, TANF and childcare benefits, by state.

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Religious leaders call for political courage, vision, leadership, faith in health care reform

Religious leaders call for political courage, vision, leadership, faith in health care reform

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Health Insurance Implementation Timeline

Health Insurance Reform at a Glance
Implementation Timeline

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