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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
As if gutting Medicaid wasn't enough…
The Affordable Care Act protects 737,900 West Virginians with pre-existing conditions from being charged more or denied coverage by insurance companies. (Getty Images) Republicans in Congress aren't satisfied with just slashing Medicaid, so they are now looking at using reconciliation to repeal large swaths of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to pay for tax breaks for billionaires, big corporations and campaign donors. These days, everyone has heard of 'Obamacare,' the landmark 2010 law that for the first-time created consumer protections like no discrimination based on pre-existing conditions and gender, and no annual or lifetime caps on coverage. The Affordable Care Act turned 15 earlier this year and, despite a rocky start and endless 'Repeal and Replace' attacks from Republican opponents in Congress and President Donald Trump, it has persisted and is more popular than ever. While the march towards quality, affordable health care for all remains a long one, the political battle to pass the ACA by the narrowest of margins was huge, and we now face another huge fight to maintain the gains we've made in healthcare access and equity so that progress isn't lost. Under the current administration and Republican-controlled Congress, the ACA, including Medicaid coverage, are at risk once again. Congress is marking up its long-awaited committee bills to achieve the $1.5 trillion in spending cuts outlined in April's budget resolution to hand out tax breaks to billionaires, big corporations, and campaign donors. The budget resolution outlines significant cuts to Medicaid, squarely threatening Medicaid expansion which covers more than 160,000 West Virginians. Among the included provisions are harsh work reporting requirements for adults between the ages of 19 and 64, increased paperwork and red tape for all expansion enrollees, and increased cost sharing and co-pays for some adults. A recent report by the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy estimates that roughly 40,000 West Virginians would lose their health care coverage as a result, including more than 23,000 residents in Congresswoman Carol Miller's district and 17,000 in Congressman Riley Moore's. In addition, these coverage losses would result in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding that currently goes to hospitals and providers in West Virginia. As a result, thousands of jobs in the state would be lost and rural providers have warned that hospitals operating on the margins would be at risk of closure. Also, this resolution does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits that have helped more people get affordable coverage since 2022. More than 50,000 West Virginians get their health coverage through the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplace, with over 95% receiving a tax credit subsidy to help make their monthly premiums more affordable. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and then the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Congress increased the amount of financial assistance available to families who get their health coverage through the ACA marketplace. In West Virginia, this resulted in marketplace enrollment more than doubling. West Virginia residents saw the most benefit from the increased ACA subsidies, as our state has the highest health care costs in the country. If allowed to expire at the end of the year, the 50,000 residents who get their health coverage through the Marketplace would see their monthly premiums increase by 140 percent. We've been down this road before. Taken together, the renewed Republican effort to repeal key parts of the ACA will threaten coverage for upwards of 25 million Americans, and that doesn't include coverage losses resulting from their attacks on Medicaid. These policies are highly unpopular — even among Republican voters. If Republicans get their way, costs will go up, hardworking families will lose their coverage, and the entire health care system will be thrown into chaos. This means that Republicans, after promising to lower prices and improve the economy for working Americans, are set to do the very opposite: take food and health care away from working class families to make the richest people even richer. It's up to us to stop them. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Meister Media Named Finalist in Five Categories for Azbee Awards for Editorial Excellence
Award categories featured include content innovation, state of the industry coverage, special issue coverage, podcast feature and single topic coverage WILLOUGHBY, OH, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 / / -- Meister Media Worldwide (MMW), the leading agriculture media and events company, has been named a regional finalist in five categories for the Azbee Awards of Excellence for editorial content. The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) announced the finalists on March 11, which included MMW brands American Vegetable Grower, CropLife Media Group, and Greenhouse Grower recognized for content innovation, state of the industry coverage, special issue coverage, podcast feature and single topic coverage. The regional awards, featuring publications from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, are highly competitive and recognize excellence in reporting, editing, and design across business-to-business, trade, association and professional publications. Honoring a wide range of media, including magazines, newspapers, e-newsletters, websites and social media, MMW's 2025 regional finalist entries include: • 'Mark Smith's Tenacity is Transforming Yuma' American Vegetable Grower Carol Miller, Editor; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer Category: All Content > Innovation Article > Heartland • 2024 State of the Vegetable Industry: I Am an American Vegetable Grower American Vegetable Grower Carol Miller, Editor; Dianne Munson, Senior Editor; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer Category: Print > State of the Industry > Heartland • The ABCs of ESA: The agriculture industry faces profound changes under the Environmental Protection Agency's workplan to comply with the Endangered Species Act CropLife Media Group Carol Miller, Editor; Dianne Munson, Senior Editor; Susan Duffy, Graphic Designer Category: Print > Special Issue or Supplement > Heartland • 'Greenhouse Grower to Grower Podcast: Get to Know Lauren Kirchner of Spring Creek Growers' Greenhouse Grower Brian D. Sparks, Editor; Tyler Hatch, Senior Graphic Designer Category: Online > Podcast > Heartland • A Balancing Act: Dynamic Market Conditions Are Forcing Many Top 100 Growers to Walk a Tightrope Greenhouse Grower Brian D. Sparks, Editor; Tyler Hatch, Senior Graphic Designer Category: Print > Single Topic Coverage > Heartland Regional winners will be announced during a formal presentation in mid-April. The Azbee Awards is a national competition open to all U.S.-based B2B publications, with top entries earning national recognition across 64 categories. Awards are presented in five divisions: overall excellence, all content, print, design, and online. ASBPE is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors, and designers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press. More information on MMW and its brands including American Vegetable Grower, CropLife Media Group and Greenhouse Grower are available on About Meister Media Worldwide Meister Media Worldwide is a leading global agriculture media and events company, committed to cultivating a sustainable world through nearly 100 years of expertise. The company and its brands advance agricultural markets by providing print and digital media, events, data intelligence products, and custom business solutions. Meister Media Worldwide is based in Willoughby, OH, U.S., with locations in Beijing, China, and Mumbai, India. Learn more at Meredith Painter X LinkedIn YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
Daily Tribune
14-02-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's National Security Advisor Strengthens Ties with U.S. Congress Members
His Highness Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard, met with U.S. Congress members Carol Miller and Jimmy Panetta to discuss the enduring strategic relations between Bahrain and the United States. The meeting was attended by Bahrain's Ambassador to the U.S., His Excellency Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, alongside His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, Deputy National Security Advisor, and His Excellency Shaikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, President of the Strategic Security Agency. During the discussions, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa reaffirmed the depth of the Bahrain-U.S. partnership, highlighting shared interests and longstanding cooperation. Congresswoman Carol Miller expressed her appreciation for Bahrain's leadership, commending the strength of bilateral ties and the continued collaboration between both nations. The talks centered on enhancing cooperation in various fields, addressing key areas of mutual interest, and reinforcing commitments to further strengthen relations between Bahrain and the U.S.
