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Medicaid

Legislature

Alabama Arise advocates for Medicaid expansion amid GOP resistance

More than 230 supporters of Alabama Arise Action convened at the Statehouse in Montgomery.

April 8, 2024

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.

January 15, 2024

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.

June 27, 2023

Healthcare 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.

March 8, 2023

The workforce benefits of Medicaid expansion in Alabama

Inaction has left more than 220,000 Alabamians in a health coverage gap.

February 8, 2023

Five stories worth remembering from 2022

These stories are worth revisiting because they provide a clearer picture of 2022.

December 30, 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.

October 3, 2022

Medicaid expansion: what Dr. Bentley should have ordered

Expanding Medicaid is more than just adding job opportunities. This will literally save lives.

September 14, 2022