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Ellen Allen: Health care as a right only ‘radical’ in America (Opinion)

West Virginians — and every American — deserve far better than this. We must not settle for less. It is time to demand the repeal of harmful Medicaid cuts and insist on the renewal of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. Our health, our families and our future depend on it.

Ellen Allen: Health care as a right only ‘radical’ in America (Opinion)
Long-term Care, WV Medicare & Medicaid | rural health

Ellen Allen: The harms of private equity in health care (Opinion)

When private equity enters health care, history shows cost-cutting follows. Staff are pared back, services are trimmed, and the focus shifts from care to margins. Public ownership ensures accountability; private profit motives don’t.

Ellen Allen: The harms of private equity in health care (Opinion)
ACA, WV Medicare & Medicaid | "Big Beautiful Bill", | b

Ellen Allen: Capito, Justice betrayed West Virginia (Opinion)

West Virginians don’t want a handout. Capito and Justice did not fight for us. We want a fair chance to live an informed, healthy, meaningful and productive life. Capito and Justice just made life harder.

Ellen Allen: Capito, Justice betrayed West Virginia (Opinion)
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Oral Health, WV Medicare & Medicaid | "Big Beautiful Bill"

Medicaid matters for oral health

Medicaid is a core source of oral health care coverage for families, which is critical to ensuring overall health and well-being.

Medicaid matters for oral health
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ACA | ePTC

Premium Tax Credits Vital to West Virginia

Over 64,000 West Virginians rely on the ePTC to make individual marketplace monthly premiums affordable. If Congress does not act to extend them this year, ours will be one of the hardest hit states.

Premium Tax Credits Vital to West Virginia
Every day should be about children’s dental health – not just the month of February.
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EveryChild NOW, West Virginians for Affordable Health Care Announce  Inaugural Conference