The federal government recently proposed new restrictions that could cause health coverage loss for more Minnesotans under Medicaid work reporting requirements. During the public comment period where organizations and individuals could weigh in, the Minnesota Budget Project submitted the following letter.
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How Walz‘s supplemental budget responds to dramatic federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
Governor Tim Walz’s supplemental budget proposal, released in March, shows us the administration’s starting approach for dealing with the harmful… Continue reading How Walz‘s supplemental budget responds to dramatic federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
Struggling Americans would be harmed by federal budget and tariff policies, while high-income people receive big tax cuts
The U.S. House and Senate have passed budget resolutions that outline plans for deep cuts to services that families rely… Continue reading Struggling Americans would be harmed by federal budget and tariff policies, while high-income people receive big tax cuts
Medicaid renewal deadline for first group extended to August 1
In March 2023 a policy implemented at the start of the COVID19 public health emergency, which kept Minnesotans’ health coverage… Continue reading Medicaid renewal deadline for first group extended to August 1
House-Senate conference committee considering investments to expand affordable health care
With a historic state budget surplus of $17.5 billion for FY 2024-25 and a $5.4 billion structural balance for FY 2026-27,… Continue reading House-Senate conference committee considering investments to expand affordable health care
Another historic surplus yields opportunity for transformational investments
The State of Minnesota is projected to have dramatically more resources than previously expected, according to the November 2022 Budget… Continue reading Another historic surplus yields opportunity for transformational investments
Walz’s updated budget proposal responds to larger state budget surplus
Policymakers have a historic opportunity this year to tackle the ongoing health and economic effects of the pandemic, and make… Continue reading Walz’s updated budget proposal responds to larger state budget surplus
Dear Congress: It’s time to pass historic investments
If Congress makes the right choices, recovery legislation could lead to historic reductions in economic and racial inequality in Minnesota and across the country.
New data confirm states need more federal Medicaid support
What does a global pandemic plus a severe economic recession equal? More people who need affordable health care. We’re seeing data… Continue reading New data confirm states need more federal Medicaid support
Special session victory: common-sense approaches reduce barriers during pandemic
Common-sense measures to remove barriers to health care, food support, and other needed services will continue, thanks to legislation passed in the June special legislative session.