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

For Thomas and the 12.8M people who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, having access to both programs means "being able to access the community resources that I need to live my best life." This access isn't a policy debate. It's his life. https://pulse.ly/0hsgqnsgtz

Health care costs account for nearly 1/5 of the U.S. economy. As private equity firms, tech platforms, and other shadowy players quietly make decisions that impact millions — often faster than system regulations can keep up with — it's clear we need a new path forward. https://pulse.ly/hplxlghlj4

Kaitlin's life changed overnight w/ the onset of a painful chronic condition. Within a year, she lost her career, home & entire life savings. She's one of 12M+ who rely on Medicaid & Medicare — which she calls "a gift" that allows her to keep a job & community. communitycatalyst.org/stories/how-...

1 in 6 people in the U.S. is a family caregiver. And that number will continue to grow with an aging population. Join us on 3/26 for a webinar to learn how caregivers and their allies can use a cadre of tools to build new strategies and shape our systems. Register >> commcat.io/LiftUpYourVo...

Nearly 12.8M people are dually eligible for Medicare & Medicaid, yet they face some of the most fragmented care in the U.S. Our new blog w/ @newdisabledsouth.org explores how disability advocates across the South are changing systems for the better — on their own terms. https://pulse.ly/cdnjbpgbdp

Our partner, @hoosieraction.bsky.social shows what community power looks like in motion — evolving from in-person outreach to statewide hybrid organizing to win real policy gains. Read more in our partner spotlight case study here >> https://pulse.ly/7m5cyybfgy

According to new @alignco.us data, 82% of people believe big change is needed to fix the U.S. health care system. Today's #HAC2026 panel "Communicating Inclusion in a Time of Division" w/ Interim Sr Director of Policy & Strategy @michellesternthal.bsky.social & partners brings facts to the front.

Happening NOW: Our President & CEO Linda Goler Blount with @academyhealth.bsky.social @apha.org @familiesusa.bsky.social. At a moment when federal attacks on health have escalated & our core public health infrastructure is under attack, the risk is not abstract. So what comes next? #HAC2026

On the 53rd anniversary of Roe v Wade, and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, @ppfa.org President & CEO @alexismjpp.bsky.social addresses a room packed with health justice advocates at #HAC2026: “We cannot love our way out of tyranny, but we can out-organize it.”

Health equity isn't a slogan. It’s a practice—one that requires sustained investment, transparency, & shared accountability. 📍We're LIVE in D.C. #HAC2026 w/ @familiesusa.bsky.social & nat’l partners, aligning across movements to protect public health & economic security. Follow along for more.

We're in turbulent times. But the demand for solutions rooted in fairness, accountability, & opportunity is growing. So is our resolve. This week, we'll be at #HAC2026 w/ @familiesusa.bsky.social & partners across the country to strategize on what comes next. We're ready. Let's do this, together.

Affordable, accessible healthcare isn’t optional, it’s essential. See below the campaigns our partners are running on Soapboxx to collect impactful stories that advance healthcare advocacy. @momsrising.org @caringacross.org @communitycatalyst.org

Integrating services with organizing builds real power. Our partner, @casaforall.bsky.social , helps families with immigration, housing, and jobs—while building relationships and training community members to advocate for change. Read more in our case study ⬇️ https://pulse.ly/k5fbadvvji

Enhanced Tax Credits expired Dec 31 & many are being priced out of coverage. "What we're seeing here is a policy choice — is, in effect, turning insurance into a luxury item & medical debt into the default," said Michelle Sternthal, our interim Senior Director of Policy & Strategy to @cbsnews.com.

NEW: Congress is voting on whether to extend enhanced premium tax credits — a decision that affects family budgets and local economies. Since these credits expired, families face higher costs and tougher trade-offs. Here's how you can take action today ⬇️

2025 demanded more than vision. As costs rose and systems shifted, Community Catalyst focused on execution — turning uncertainty into forward motion. Watch the video below to learn how >> https://pulse.ly/wni0hxis8z

This year. Costs rose — and keep rising. Systems shifted. Harm was real. Still, people spoke up. Your stories shaped real decisions and grounded this work in truth. Watch our end of year video and share with us: what got you through this year?

In NM’s oil & gas industry—where 43% of workers are Latinx—a study found: 57% uninsured, 46% injured at work, 80% know someone hurt or killed. Somos Un Pueblo Unido organized for paid sick leave for all NM workers + $35M relief. This is cross-movement organizing. ⬇️ https://pulse.ly/ury7nrdu9p

It was a looonnggg year but we did some really good things.

⭐️ Our 2025 Impact Report is live ⭐️ From Turbulence to Trajectory highlights a year of community-led wins to protect health coverage, tackle medical debt, and strengthen the infrastructure needed for lasting health and economic stability. Read the full report → https://pulse.ly/egpfgkfnm7

The proposed public charge changes will increase fear, worsen health outcomes, and destabilize communities — impacts DHS itself has acknowledged. We urge DHS to withdraw this proposal. Health care access should not come with fear. Read our full statement here >> https://pulse.ly/w0uqd8ree0

This is a great explanation of many of the ways Medicaid saves lives and the devastating impact cuts will cause.

Without action, millions of families will see their health insurance premiums spike on January 1. For many, that will mean being forced to choose between coverage and other basic necessities like rent, groceries, or medication. Congress should not leave for the holidays without acting✊

"We are going to see a tsunami of health costs increasing" on January 1, our own Michelle Sternthal told @cbsnews.com. The rising costs could hit some harder than others, with small business owners & self-employed workers at great risk. Meet some of them >> communitycatalyst.org/news/memo-th...

The proposed Public Charge changes will cause fear & confusion while pushing families away from essential care. Immigrant families aren’t the issue, but they are being unfairly blamed. Our communities need safety, support, and stability. Not policies that cause fear and confusion.

Bria was able to access the care she needed thanks to Medicaid. Now, Medicaid cuts are closing clinics, straining rural hospitals, & limiting access to reproductive & preventive health services. Have these cuts to care affected you? Share your story >>https://pulse.ly/6durtmrhkf

🚨BREAKING: Senate Republicans just blocked the last chance to extend enhanced ACA tax credits — choosing higher premiums, more medical debt, and deeper inequities. This isn’t an accident. This is a decision — made today — that puts millions at risk. Learn more👇

We actually just wrote a blog about this. Cash subsidies sound simple — but the impact is severe. Younger, healthier people would flock to low-quality “junk” plans or drop coverage altogether. Who’s left? Older & sicker people, skyrocketing premiums, and a real threat to the ACA. Read more👇

Community health centers were created to expand access to care, not to sue patients, garnish wages, or bury families in medical debt. New report shows some centers have filed thousands of lawsuits against the very people they’re supposed to serve. More from @propublica.org >> commcat.io/4oN91uK

Talk about #Trumpflation! If Republicans in Congress don't extend ACA enhanced tax credits, premiums nationwide will rise by 136% on average, forcing millions to pay thousands more or lose coverage. Via: @ProtectOurCare momsrising.org/POCpremiumwatch#Trumpflation#TrumpInflationCrisis

Republican leaders in Congress are all about tax credits that make their billionaire besties richer—but not the kind that make health care affordable for everyday working families. Tell Congress to stop the #HealthCarePriceHike: https://pulse.ly/1nfjyra4zd #TrumpInflationCrisis

Medicaid patients are being cut off from reproductive care they rely on because Congress cut off all Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics. Planned Parenthood is stepping up to help people where they can but this is unsustainable. 💬 Learn what’s happening and why it matters in the video.

We know that when systems fail, real people suffer. And for the millions who are dually eligible, surviving these systems' complexities point to a deeper truth: they were never meant to serve us in the first place. But there's a better way forward👇

TONIGHT: Our Director of Government Affairs, Michelle Sternthal, joins @momsrising.org and Stacey Abrams for a powerful discussion! Don't miss it. Details to RSVP below👇