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Joseph Benitez, PhD

@jbenitezphd.bsky.social

Health Economist at UK Martin School of Public Policy and Administration. Health, healthcare policy, and the Medicaid program.

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KFF@kff.org · last mo.

Who struggles most with health care costs? How should affordability be measured? And what can be done to help? Join the discussion with leading experts on July 21 at 12:30 p.m. ET during KFF’s next Health Wonk Shop. Register: https://on.kff.org/3R8sWtq

How Unaffordable is Health Care and What Can We Do About It? | KFF

For decades, the cost of medical care, prescription drugs and health insurance has consistently risen faster than general inflation and wage growth, posing financial challenges for government, busines...

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KFF Health News@kffhealthnews.org · last yr.

Researchers who study job loss say these mass layoffs not only are disrupting the lives of tens of thousands of federal workers but also will reverberate out to their spouses, children, and communities. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

‘I Am Going Through Hell’: Job Loss, Mental Health, and the Fate of Federal Workers - KFF Health News

Since the Trump administration began firing federal workers, they say they feel overwhelmed, have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care and medication, and are anxious about paying their bil...

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Joan Alker@joanalker1.bsky.social · last yr.

As Congress considers a nationwide mandated, work requirement, Ohio is the 1st state seeking a Section 1115 Medicaid waiver to do so. Its up for public comment now and there are MANY incredible stories posted from Ohioan's worried about themselves or their loved ones losing life-saving care.

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KFF Health News@kffhealthnews.org · last yr.

Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs can prevent participants from working full time or accepting promotions. “It’s a trap — a poverty trap,” said Stephen Lieberman. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Many People With Disabilities Risk Losing Their Medicaid if They Work Too Much - KFF Health News

As politicians demand that more Medicaid recipients work, many people with disabilities say their state programs’ income and asset caps force them to limit their work hours or turn down promotions.

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PennLDI@pennldi.bsky.social · last yr.

How will proposed Medicaid cuts affect the economy and health care for millions? Join us for a virtual panel on April 4 with Valerie Arkoosh, @markzandi.bsky.social, @jbenitezphd.bsky.social, @adrianna.bsky.social sky.social, and @rachelwerner.bsky.social. Register: ldi.upenn.edu/events/under...

Understanding the Health and Fiscal Impacts of Medicaid Policy Proposals

A panel of experts will explore the potential implications of emerging federal Medicaid policy proposals.

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KFF@kff.org · 2y ago

Following the passage of abortion rights measures in some states, we examine what’s ahead for state abortion ballot initiatives and restrictions — including how 2024 abortion initiatives may affect states that didn’t previously have bans.

What’s Next for State Abortion Ballot Initiatives? | KFF

This brief examines what the November election and prior efforts to enshrine abortion rights at the ballot box mean for those states and what’s next, including the future of abortion restrictions in s...

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