Raising Women’s Voices

The Fight for Medicaid Expansion Continues!

By NWHN Staff | Jun 8, 2016 | Comments Off on The Fight for Medicaid Expansion Continues!

Enrollment in Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion began this week, with 375,000 new adults ultimately expected to gain coverage! But the future didn’t always look so bright. When the Supreme Court made Medicaid expansion optional for the states, it left millions of women without access to any health insurance at all.

NWHN in Action – May/June 2016

By Sarah Christopherson | May 5, 2016 | Comments Off on NWHN in Action – May/June 2016

What is the NWHN doing to fight for women’s rights? Read on to find out.

The RWV Roundup – May/June 2016

By Cecilia Sáenz Becerra | May 5, 2016 | Comments Off on The RWV Roundup – May/June 2016

Raising Women’s Voices for the Health Care We Need (RWV) has been instrumental in ensuring that women’s voices are heard in the health care reform process — both as the Affordable Care Act (“ObamaCare”) was created and now, as it’s being implemented.

NWHN in Action – January/February 2016

By NWHN Staff | Jan 13, 2016 | Comments Off on NWHN in Action – January/February 2016

What is the NWHN doing to fight for women’s rights? Read on to find out.

Health Insurance Guide for Women

By NWHN Staff | Nov 4, 2015 | Comments Off on Health Insurance Guide for Women

Whether you are renewing your health insurance or enrolling for the first time, the process can be confusing. We developed a national campaign to help women understand how to better use their health insurance, while anticipating the costs they may have to pay.

Raising Women’s Voices at the White House

By NWHN Staff | Sep 24, 2015 | Comments Off on Raising Women’s Voices at the White House

In recognition of the important work done by the RWV coordinators, the White House arranged a special briefing for us. When we walked out of the White House that afternoon, we were walking on concrete sidewalks, but we could feel our connection to our grassroots, people like you who’ve rallied, lobbied and educated your friends.

Life After King v. Burwell: Addressing Ongoing Challenges Under the ACA

By Coco Jervis | Sep 8, 2015 | Comments Off on Life After King v. Burwell: Addressing Ongoing Challenges Under the ACA

Now that the Supreme Court Justices have given the Affordable Care Act (ACA) a resounding stamp of approval in their landmark King v. Burwell decision, we can all breath a collective sign of relief. The health care reform law has proven unconquerable by conservatives and is here to stay. Already 16 million more Americans have access to health insurance, thanks to the ACA.

NWHN in Action – September/October 2015

By NWHN Staff | Sep 8, 2015 | Comments Off on NWHN in Action – September/October 2015

What is the NWHN doing to fight for women’s rights? Read on to find out.

Mark Your Calendars for this Important Upcoming Deadline!

By Cindy Pearson | Aug 13, 2015 | Comments Off on Mark Your Calendars for this Important Upcoming Deadline!

Did you know that there are only 32 days left until February 15th, the deadline to enroll in health insurance coverage via the insurance marketplaces?  If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to get covered.  Enrolling in…

Women Won…Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Insurance

By NWHN Staff | Jul 25, 2015 | Comments Off on Women Won…Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Insurance

In a deeply gratifying 6-3 King v. Burwell ruling, the Supreme Court decided today to affirm access to health insurance subsidies to all residents of the U.S. regardless of whether or not they live in states that have created their own health exchanges.