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👇

Our senior director of policy & strategy, Mona Shah, raised a critical point: ‘choice’ without transparency or support isn’t real choice. For those already navigating an unfair health care system, enhanced ACA subsidies will mean even less access to care. Read more >> https://pulse.ly/p72wjsmuhw

At the end of the day, people just need health care they can afford. Premium Tax Credits have helped millions stay healthy, support their families, and keep small businesses running. The path forward is clear: All those who have received these credits should continue to receive these credits.

📺WATCH NOW: The Senate Committee on Finance is holding a hearing on the rising cost of health care. This is the perfect moment to lift up the story of James Hollywood III, a small business owner + community leader in Maryland whose life and work depend on enhanced premium tax credits.

New research shows that financial strain can change cancer outcomes & Terry’s story shows what that looks like up close. While grieving his wife & facing his own cancer diagnosis, Terry was overwhelmed by medical debt collectors. What happened next sparked change in his community. More in our blog.

DHS’ public charge proposal takes us backwards. “Everyone deserves to be healthy, safe, & able to care for their families—no matter where they were born," said our Senior Director of Policy & Strategies, Mona Shah, to @newsweek.com This guidance keeps ppl from accessing care they’re eligible for.

This proposal is detrimental to everyone's health. Follow our partners at @pifcoalition.bsky.social to stay updated and support their work.

Thanks so much for highlighting our Catholic Hospitals report @jessdkant.bsky.social! We also made a quick explainer video that walks through the issue visually — check it out here! >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=P68L...

Trump’s “cash accounts” plan isn’t reform — it’s a backdoor way to gut the ACA. Higher premiums. Junk plans. Fewer protections. People deserve real solutions, not political stunts. Learn more in our new blog ⬇️

Maryland health insurance prices are going up. The federal credits are expiring, and the temporary state subsidy has eligibility limits. Marylanders are wondering, who can still qualify for affordable health care. Find out more >> https://pulse.ly/pddzicxfbn

Millions rely on Medicaid and Marketplace coverage for birth control — from the pill to IUDs to hormonal treatments. Cutting these programs = cutting off access to essential care. Birth control IS health care. #ThxBirthControl

Health insurance rates are going up—big time. Robert Laughlin says that if these premiums go up, "I will be put into a situation where, if I am seriously injured or am struck by a chronic illness, I will be bankrupted by medical debt.” Read more >>https://pulse.ly/7tsipzwydm

Health care affordability = economic stability. The Senate “deal” to reopen the government does nothing for families drowning in medical costs and debt. This isn’t just a moral crisis — it’s economic. People shouldn’t go into debt for care. Read more >>https://pulse.ly/ugkjy3mkkb

Happening NOW: We’re on the Hill demanding Congress protect the health care that keeps families covered. Bobby from Maryland works two jobs but could only afford insurance because of federal health care tax credits. If Congress fails to act, millions could lose care. Watch live⬇️

If Congress fails to act, ACA premiums could rise by 75% or more. That’s the difference between paying $400 vs. $700 a month — or losing coverage entirely. Policymakers caused this crisis — they can prevent it. It’s time to make ePTCs permanent >> commcat.io/43huaVO

Language isn’t just a mode of communication; it’s a lifeline in health care. When systems prioritize language access: patients understand, engage, and recover with dignity. Read how language access means better care for all: https://pulse.ly/cs15ill110 #HealthJustice #LanguageJustice

Families are barely keeping up — groceries, rent, bills. And now Republicans just made it worse. They slashed nearly $1.1T from Medicaid and killed ACA credits that keep healthcare affordable. All to reward corporate greed. Join the fight to protect health care: commcat.io/3X7MxZQ #HealthcareHeist

Community Catalyst is on the ground at #APHA2025 — joining conversations on community leadership, caregiving, and health equity. If you’re here in D.C., come connect with us. Learn more about our sessions >> bit.ly/4qGFm8G

Millions of workers could see their health premiums jump 75% or more next year — unless Congress acts. What does that means for working people? Learn more in a new op-ed for @newsweek.com by our President & CEO, Linda Goler Blount & @seiu.org President, April Verrett ⤵️

Unless Congress makes the enhanced Premium Tax Credits permanent, families could see their premiums double and millions could lose coverage. ⤵️Here's what’s at stake this open enrollment season — and what permanent action from Congress would mean for families and communities across the country.

Healthcare companies focused on profits rather than patient wellbeing are pocketing record earnings from tax cuts while providing bare-minimum treatment, argues a new report from @4taxfairness.bsky.social and @communitycatalyst.org inequality.org/article/prof...

Another day of the government shutdown. This isn’t about numbers — it’s about people. About whether your neighbor can see a doctor, refill a prescription, or keep her coverage. Health care isn’t a political bargaining chip. It’s a right.

Today, our President & CEO Linda Goler Blount, joined Members of Congress & national civil rights leaders to urge Congress: Make ACA tax credits permanent! No one should be making the choice between putting food on the table or paying for life-saving medication. Learn more: commcat.io/42O5iVF

"You can make a million calls in a day, but it's not going to compare to you going out there and having those deep conversations with folks." Parent Voices Oakland's organizing approach puts deep investment in authentic connections. ↗️Learn more about PVO's work >> https://pulse.ly/cmsginy7o4

Oral Health is health justice. Join us on Wed. 10/30 for a webinar exploring how oral health connects to the broader fight for health equity. Learn why integrating oral health into your advocacy work is essential. Register: https://pulse.ly/a1bhlbcayl

Jason was a healthy and busy freelancer—until he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Enhanced Premium Tax Credits helped save his life. Millions like Jason are at risk of losing their health care if Congress fails to make these credits permanent. Urge Congress to take action >> commcat.io/43huaVO

🚨 Premium costs could double for millions if Congress doesn’t act. Call your members of Congress during #CareNotCuts Week of Action and tell them to make enhanced premium tax credits permanent. Every call counts! 877-851-2521

The shutdown isn’t just about politics. According to CBO, if Congress fails to extend enhanced premium tax credits, premiums will spike by as much as 75%. ~4M will lose coverage. Real ppl's lives are on the line. Hear their stories. Tell Congress to act. communitycatalyst.org/news/memo-th...

A5: You bet! It's going to impact everyone. If a large number of people drop their insurance, the market may become less stable. Healthy people leaving could lead to a smaller pool of insured individuals, which can drive up premiums for everyone, including those with private insurance.

A6: Members of Congress should get back to work to meet three urgent needs now: extend the ACA tax credits, require that bipartisan funding enacted by Congress is spent, and reopen government with funding levels adequate to prevent cuts.

For some, an increase in premiums means forgoing season tickets to cheer on their favorite team.

If Congress does not intervene to extend enhanced premium tax credits, millions of workers across the country will be hit with skyrocketing premiums, with no guarantee that any tax credit relief will be available to them later. #CareNotCuts #LowerHealthCareCostsNow

Thanks for joining! Keep the momentum going — join Community Catalyst & @familiesusa.bsky.social this week for a week of action to keep the drumbeat strong on why these health care tax credits matter. Use #CareNotCuts to spread the word and see how you can take action!