This week, Community Catalyst joined 100+ advocates from 39 states at CareQuest and OPEN Network's #OPENHillDay2026 to push Congress for stronger oral health policies, including Medicaid dental coverage and public oral health funding. 🦷 Health coverage should include oral health — for everyone.

The #Medicaid work requirement enacted by last year’s Republican reconciliation law was already bad enough. The Trump administration’s new interim final rule makes a bad policy worse...here's a little more on why: www.cbpp.org/research/hea...

CMS's new "haphazard and reckless" Medicaid work requirements rule is deeply unpopular. Millions could lose coverage due to paperwork and red tape — not because they're ineligible. People with disabilities and serious health conditions will be among those most at risk. https://pulse.ly/ydne0hxljg

One year in, our President & CEO shares where we’re headed next: building a first-of-its-kind #HealthJustice hub through humane data & collective power. Because data without a story is just a number. Read how we’re rethinking advocacy — and why it matters now: communitycatalyst.org/posts/the-ne...

🚨 2 million fewer children are enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP today than when President Trump took office in January 2025. For families already struggling with rising costs, one emergency room visit can become a financial crisis. Children deserve better.

Nearly everyone agrees: healthcare costs too much. @onenationovercharged.com is a growing movement of people dedicated to fighting for a future where healthcare is a right, not a luxury. Join us >> https://pulse.ly/fhlg8wbwkz

With the rushed new work requirement rule from CMS, millions will lose their coverage due to unnecessary and costly paperwork and administrative red tape. We're collecting stories from people whose lives have been impacted by Medicaid to show what's really at stake: https://pulse.ly/ifrkulxi6m

Our lives. Our families. Our futures. The LGBTQ community has always fought for our right to exist freely. This Pride Month and every other month of the year, we’re protesting the government’s attacks on our rights and celebrating our queer joy.

The Senate is voting this week on a $70 BILLION package to fund ICE and Border Patrol. $70 billion to terrorize our communities. Nothing to help the people who can't afford gas, groceries, rent & healthcare. And this is after they wasted TRILLIONS on tax breaks for the rich.

Access to care shouldn’t depend on your zip code.

A national movement fighting for a healthcare system that works for all of us? Now THAT'S newsworthy‼️ But we can't do this without YOU. Sign up for One Nation, Overcharged today, and join the fight to get healthcare right 👉️ buff.ly/F7HXdfX

The GOP's Big Ugly Bill continues to hurt Americans struggling in Trump's economy 👇 “These work requirements address a problem that doesn’t exist since most Medicaid recipients are already working,” said Matt McConnell, economic justice and rights researcher at Human Rights Watch.

Healthcare should be a right. Our system is wrong. One Nation, Overcharged is here! Together, we’re demanding a healthcare system that works for everyone. Are you with us? Join the fight to get healthcare right. 💪 onenationovercharged.com?utm_source=S...

Community Catalyst is a proud partner of @onenationovercharged.com. We're a growing movement of people from across the country demanding a healthcare system that puts our health over corporate profits. ✊ Sign up to get the latest updates on how you can join the campaign: https://pulse.ly/w8jbycjixm

Aracely just welcomed a second baby into her growing family when she learned her breast cancer had come back. No one wants to become sick, and no one should have to choose between life and debt. Her two sons keep her going, but we’re fighting for Aracely, too. communitycatalyst.org/stories/betw...

Rural hospital closures are driving more people to further distances to receive care. The 2.3M women living in maternity care deserts feel the impacts of this crisis acutely. Only 41% of open rural hospitals offer labor & delivery. In 12 states, < one-third do. communitycatalyst.org/resource/how...

One quick truth: ✅ Gender-affirming care is literally life-saving care One (only slightly) longer truth: communitycatalyst.org/posts/why-at...

Rising costs are becoming a growing concern. 📈 A recent survey from @kff.org found that 61% of voters across party lines — including MAHA supporters — now view healthcare affordability as a leading midterm election issue. That’s up sharply from 42% in our 2025 polling.

"A sweeping federal spending package signed by President Donald Trump last year — his “big, beautiful bill” — is expected to slash Medicaid funding by about $1 trillion over the coming decade, just as many states are already struggling with rising costs." www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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Oral health is health justice. Join Community Catalyst on 5/19 for a webinar on how oral health connects to broader health & equity outcomes — and what recent federal policy shifts mean for communities. An essential conversation for health justice advocates. Register: https://pulse.ly/yicuuufhnc

As people struggle to cover medical bills, put food on the table or gas in the car, it's obscene that Congress is about to hand another $70+ Billion to ICE and CBP. If you want your tax dollars to be used to improve lives - not terrorize immigrants - let your Rep. know: https://bit.ly/49BSbJE

"It's right at a time when we are seeing an exponential rise in the cost of health care overall, in the cost of premiums..." https://www.app.com/story/news/health/2026/05/11/nj-hospital-revenue-jumps-since-covid-ceo-pay-soars-too/89439486007/

We can’t have a real convo about our maternal health crisis w/o acknowledging racial health disparities, Medicaid, & healthcare deserts. Black women are still 3-4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Solutions need to include ✅ racial justice ✅ economic justice ✅ reproductive freedom.

A public notice buried on the CA AG’s site could have big implications for care in Fresno County. A nonprofit senior care provider may be sold to a for-profit company on Friday. Communities deserve a real chance to act before care & jobs are lost. Here's why: communitycatalyst.org/posts/puttin...

The healthcare crisis in this country was entirely preventable. In a 2025 poll with @hitstrat.bsky.social, we found a majority of people across the political spectrum were struggling to afford healthcare even before the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits. This number will likely rise.

Early data confirms: "We are experiencing a very real affordability crisis,” says Colin Reusch, Director of Policy. Congress let enhanced tax credits expire — pushing ppl into costly plans or out of coverage. Paired w/ Medicaid cuts, we may see historic coverage losses. https://pulse.ly/s6sbilgeqh

You’re about to hear a lot about Medicaid “work reporting requirements.” Starting May 1, Nebraska is moving early — but the facts matter: these policies are costly, ineffective, and harmful. ⏱️ We break it down in 75 seconds. Stay informed. https://pulse.ly/htasxjky9l

The Trump admin talks about “waste, abuse, and fraud.” But here’s the truth: Family caregivers provide $1T+ in unpaid care each year — nearly 50B hours from 59M people, per @aarp.org. That’s not fraud. That’s the system. Meet one of those caregivers → communitycatalyst.org/stories/a-le...

Imagine a sudden illness lands you in the hospital. You can't afford the medical bills that pile up and aren't enrolled in Medicaid. Retroactive Medicaid was designed for exactly these moments. But a new federal rule will cut retroactive coverage from 3 to 2 months for most enrollees.

Sarah's life was derailed by debt from a medical credit card she was pushed to open at her doctor's office. "It WAS predatory," she says. CT lawmakers are advancing legislation Community Catalyst helped author to ban providers from marketing these products, @ctmirror.org https://pulse.ly/wr0tzmugvq

Over 5.4 million kids in the U.S. are caregivers, juggling care responsibilities and schoolwork. And the Medicaid cuts could force millions more into that role. time.com/article/2026...

Join us on Thursday for a conversation on gaps in access to mental health services, telehealth, & care in rural communities. We’ll unpack how CMS reimbursement disparities shape who gets care, who doesn’t, and what it means for women’s health outcomes across the U.S. >> https://pulse.ly/e1xqtiwlh2

Medicaid covers 4 in 10 of all U.S. births and 64% of births for Black mothers — but cuts could push families out of care. Kayla’s story shows what’s at stake this #BMHW. "Don't forget about us," she pleads. Read more: communitycatalyst.org/posts/kayla-... #BlackMaternalHealth

New @blavity.bsky.social report: hospitals serving Black communities face funding risks as Republican lawmakers weigh Medicaid cuts. These hospitals are already 4x more likely to close — worsening medical debt & health inequities. See our full analysis → communitycatalyst.org/resource/how...

While MAGA lawmakers keep talking about “fraud,” government watchdogs at @gao.gov have shown that improper payments overwhelmingly stem from HMOs and health care corporations — not immigrant families. This isn’t fiscal responsibility. It’s political theater. communitycatalyst.org/posts/scapeg...

It's Medicaid Awareness Month! 🎉 We're celebrating by holding Republicans responsible. Republicans cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid in their One Big, Ugly Bill, threatening the system that provides health care access to over 68 million Americans. We're not letting them get away with it.

April is Medicaid Awareness Month! 🩺 Medicaid supports millions with essential healthcare—from children to seniors. Learn why it matters: https://bit.ly/47iacg3 ##MedicaidAwarenessMonth #HealthEquity #AccessToCare

What is a surprise or out of network medical bill, and how do you avoid unexpected medical debt? Learn more from Patricia Kelmar of PIRG: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uieT...

Trans and nonbinary people are essential to the movement for sexual and reproductive health and rights — the fight for trans rights is our fight. You should be free to live your life as your authentic self — with dignity and respect. Trans and nonbinary communities deserve that and more. 💞🏳️‍⚧️ #TDOV

Losing your health coverage over a $0.05 balance shouldn't be a consequence of a profit-driven system—but that's exactly what's happening to people like Lorena. She is one of millions navigating a system where profits matter more than people. Know your rights: communitycatalyst.org/resource/med...

About half of people who give birth each year are covered by Medicaid w/ little shared cost. The other half rely on private insurance — with a hefty cost. A 2024 @kff.org poll found pregnant ppl w/ employer coverage pay $2,743 more out of pocket, contributing to higher medical debt among new moms.

Health care shouldn’t depend on your zip code, income, or immigration status.

A new KFF poll shows that 1 in 3 adults are now using AI as a primary source for health advice and information. Why? Many of them say its because they can't afford to access health care any other way. www.kff.org/public-opini...

"There’s a very real affordability impact for people who have coverage,” says Colin Reusch, our director of policy. The cost is real. In a 2023 campaign, we heard from more than 17,000 people in every state about why essential health benefits need to expanded. Today, the need is even greater.

With a large number of people nearing retirement with diminished savings from making impossible choices between life and debt, affordability will absolutely be on the ballots these midterm elections.

The Affordable Care Act has helped millions for 16 years. But this year, 20 MILLION enrollees are facing price hikes—some as high as $25,000. And healthcare corporations and CEOs are getting tax breaks. Because the people in charge gave billionaires your healthcare money.

Once again: Vaccines are safe. Pushing fear over facts to further an agenda is inherently anti-public health. And yes, it's that serious.

In a world where reproductive health care could easily become another privilege reserved for the wealthy, Medicaid helps empower everyday people to make their own decisions about when, and if, to start a family. It's no coincidence it's constantly under threat. https://pulse.ly/etzm5wrutz

Per @pewresearch.org 23% of U.S. adults are in a "sandwich generation." As the nation ages & cost of living increases, so will this cohort. And it comes with a cost — major disruptions in quality of life & finances. Yet caregivers receive little of the support they give: https://pulse.ly/qgse57cwlb