As Gulf South Lawmakers Fight Over Medicaid, New Moms Weigh In: ‘Safety Nets Do Save Lives’
The COVID-19 health emergency could end soon, and tens of thousands of new mothers could lose their health-care coverage unless legislators in Mississippi and Alabama take action.
About ‘The Holdouts’
“The Holdouts” is a reporting collaborative of more than a dozen newsrooms committed to shedding light on the people and places most impacted by lawmakers’ refusal to expand Medicaid coverage in 12 states. Read more about the series, the media partners and the funders.
Medicaid and the Public Health Emergency
Enrollment in Medicaid programs has reached an all-time high, but millions of low-income people are likely to lose coverage unless states conduct aggressive outreach.
Mother Battling Cancer Is Impatient With Kansas Legislature’s Denial of Medicaid Expansion
The plight of Katy Everitt reflects the struggles of many Kansans who aren’t eligible for Medicaid coverage. GOP opposition has left Kansas among 12 states without broadened eligibility for the program.