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In this letter to Congressional leadership, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda—a premiere coalition of the nation’s most prominent Latino organizations—urges Congress to permanently close the Medicaid coverage gap, as well […]

October 25, 2021

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UnidosUS memo to the office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlights the findings of our 2021 poll of Latino parents with recommendations for equitable access for children.

October 22, 2021

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Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Continuous Coverage This issue brief explores the impact of 12 month continuous eligibility for Latino children in Medicaid and CHIP. Adopting Medicaid and CHIP […]

October 20, 2021

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Vaccines remain the strongest and most critical protection against the risks of contracting or dying from COVID-19. Despite high demand for the vaccine, Latinos continue to experience persistent barriers to […]

October 15, 2021

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In California, UnidosUS provides Governor Gavin Newsom with several recommendations to ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to the hardest-hit communities, including Latinos, immigrants, and other communities of color.

October 14, 2021

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This paper provides recommended approaches to inform the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the Latino community at the state and local level. State and local leaders should: Partner with […]

October 1, 2021

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Prior to the pandemic, enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was declining, especially for Latino children. However, these trends have reversed largely due to protections created […]

September 27, 2021

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In response to a Request for Information from the newly formed Social Determinants of Health Caucus, UnidosUS submitted a letter outlining key considerations for the Caucus as it considers how […]

September 22, 2021

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UnidosUS polled 1,478 Latino parents to get their perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine safety during a critical point in their children’s lives and the national effort to mitigate […]

September 14, 2021

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As Congress debates the details of budget reconciliation and human infrastructure legislation, UnidosUS is articulating our core priorities. Our top three priorities would impact the lives of millions, including millions […]

September 9, 2021

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UnidosUS submitted this comment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to the Agency’s Request for Information to Identify Barriers in Programs and Services to Advance Racial Justice and […]

September 8, 2021

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The Biden administration should ensure people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) have access to affordable health insurance. There are currently more than 600,000 young people – primarily Latinos […]

August 31, 2021

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