Alabama Arise advocates for Medicaid expansion amid GOP resistance
More than 230 supporters of Alabama Arise Action convened at the Statehouse in Montgomery.
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Mississippi House passes Medicaid Expansion, Alabama lags behind
Mississippi's legislative action heralds a potential shift in the state's health care narrative.
February 29, 2024
VOICES for Alabama’s Children sets healthcare, mental health as 2024 priorities
Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion.
New report: Medicaid expansion would improve maternal health in Alabama
Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care.
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See recent postsHealthcare access was missing from Gov. Ivey’s speech
Expanding healthcare access relies on a funding source. Alabama's only current option - gambling revenue - could soon be off the table.
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See recent postsThe workforce benefits of Medicaid expansion in Alabama
Inaction has left more than 220,000 Alabamians in a health coverage gap.
Five stories worth remembering from 2022
These stories are worth revisiting because they provide a clearer picture of 2022.
Justice Department reaches agreement with Alabama Medicaid to end sobriety mandate
Alabama Medicaid had a longstanding sobriety restriction that denied coverage for people with HCV who consumed alcohol or illicit drugs.
December 6, 2022
Alabama Arise unveils 2023 roadmap for change in Alabama
The top priorities continue to be Medicaid expansion and eliminating the state grocery tax.
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See recent postsMedicaid expansion: what Dr. Bentley should have ordered
Expanding Medicaid is more than just adding job opportunities. This will literally save lives.