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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Chairman of the Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research Subcommittee, has sent a follow-up letter to the U.S. Department of …
Senators Seek Clarity on New SNAP Eligibility Rules Amid Concerns Read More
SEATTLE, WA — A recent study by Zillow has highlighted enduring disparities in housing affordability across the United States, with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) renter households facing …
New Report Reveals Persistent Racial Disparities in Housing Affordability Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The United States has launched a civil lawsuit against Nueva Vida Multicultural/Multilingual Behavioral Health, Inc., and its principal, Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar, accusing them of defrauding Medicaid …
Philadelphia Behavioral Health Provider Faces Federal Lawsuit for Alleged Medicaid Fraud Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold move that has stirred the pot in Washington, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), alongside a coalition of Democratic colleagues, has introduced the Boosting Benefits …
Casey’s COLA Overhaul: A Silver Bullet for Seniors or a Fiscal Fiasco Waiting to Happen? Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and reinforcing workers’ rights, U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Sherrod Brown introduced the Food and …
Senators Push to Safeguard SNAP Benefits and Boost Workers’ Rights: Breaking Down the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to increase transparency in the Medicare Advantage insurance market, the Biden-Harris administration has taken a significant step. Through the U.S. Department of Health and …
Unveiling the Veil: Biden-Harris Administration Seeks Greater Transparency in Medicare Advantage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a series of grants amounting to $50 million. This financial boost is earmarked to deliver vital health …
A $50 Million Lifeline: CMS Grants Aim to Boost Child Healthcare in Schools Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently reported that the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) has served over one million households within its …
Over One Million Households Served by the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, HHS Reports Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major effort to streamline the renewal process for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
HHS Launches Online Hub to Simplify Medicaid and CHIP Renewals, Aiming for Broad Coverage Continuity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently revealed that the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, a new initiative designed to combat child hunger during summer months, …
USDA Rolls Out Summer EBT Program to Combat Child Hunger, 21 Million Children Set To Benefit Read More