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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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In California, UnidosUS provides Governor Gavin Newsom with several recommendations to ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 housing assistance to the hardest-hit communities, including Latinos, immigrants, and other communities of […]

August 27, 2021

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This Esperanza Hope for All Campaign bilingual toolkit has a list of simple but general messages on COVID-19 meant to be shared with those in your local community. Sharing reliable […]

August 10, 2021

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In response to a Request for Information from the Senate HELP and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairs, UnidosUS submitted a comment letter outlining key considerations for Congress as it […]

July 31, 2021

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UnidosUS submitted this comment to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare regarding the Updating Payment Parameters, Section 1332 Waiver Implementing Regulations, and Improving Health Insurance Markets for 2022 and Beyond […]

July 29, 2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the Latino community. In the 16 months since the spread of COVID-19 was declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020, more than 600,000 […]

July 26, 2021

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Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion offered states the opportunity to cover more low-income families and reduce racial coverage disparities. Yet 12 states refuse to expand, even in the […]

June 29, 2021

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