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Investments in healthy people, healthy communities at stake this session with fate of provider tax
January 9, 2019 • Clark Goldenrod
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Funding for affordable health care for one million Minnesotans is at risk in the 2019 Legislative Session because the health care… Continue reading Investments in healthy people, healthy communities at stake this session with fate of provider tax
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Plans to cut federal economic security programs take aim at wrong target
September 19, 2018 • Sarah Orange
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
Federal investments in family economic security – including stable housing, nutritious food, affordable health care, education and training, and boosting family… Continue reading Plans to cut federal economic security programs take aim at wrong target
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New Census data highlights Minnesota’s long-term progress in health coverage and the need to continue to invest
September 12, 2018 • Sarah Orange
Health Care
All Minnesotans deserve the opportunity to live healthy lives and get the treatment they need for asthma, diabetes, or a… Continue reading New Census data highlights Minnesota’s long-term progress in health coverage and the need to continue to invest
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New U.S. House budget proposal gives peek into policymakers’ vision for the future
July 16, 2018 • Sarah Orange
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
How do you spend your money? It’s a deeply personal question – in a world of limited resources, what you choose… Continue reading New U.S. House budget proposal gives peek into policymakers’ vision for the future
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2018 Legislative Session: What was accomplished, and what’s left for next year
July 11, 2018 • Nan Madden
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
The 2018 Legislative Session opened with some major tasks on policymakers’ to-do lists. By tradition, this was a year when… Continue reading 2018 Legislative Session: What was accomplished, and what’s left for next year
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Federal funds to Minnesota are instrumental to building shared prosperity
July 1, 2018 • Clark Goldenrod
Child Care, Federal Budget, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
Our state government has traditionally worked in partnership with the federal government to expand opportunity in our state. The federal… Continue reading Federal funds to Minnesota are instrumental to building shared prosperity
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Health and Human Services changes in vetoed Supplemental Budget Bill were a mixed bag
June 11, 2018 • Sarah Orange
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
May 20th marked the closing of the 2018 Legislative Session, which was capped off with Governor Mark Dayton vetoing the… Continue reading Health and Human Services changes in vetoed Supplemental Budget Bill were a mixed bag
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Documentation requirements didn’t work in food assistance; let’s not make the same mistake twice
May 17, 2018 • Sarah Orange
Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Minnesota has the opportunity to learn from its mistakes. Currently, Minnesota’s Legislature is considering new documentation requirements in Medical Assistance,… Continue reading Documentation requirements didn’t work in food assistance; let’s not make the same mistake twice
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Nibbling around the edges: The Legislature’s Health and Human Services proposals fail to fully address critical issues
May 11, 2018 • Nan Madden
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
With just over a week left in the legislative session, lawmakers have finalized their supplemental proposals for the state’s health and… Continue reading Nibbling around the edges: The Legislature’s Health and Human Services proposals fail to fully address critical issues
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New report finds Medicaid reporting requirements are a raw deal for workers
April 26, 2018 • Sarah Orange
Health Care, Income and Work, Uncategorized
Many working adults are at risk of losing their health care under new Medicaid work reporting requirement proposals, according to… Continue reading New report finds Medicaid reporting requirements are a raw deal for workers
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Health Care Financing Task Force is an opportunity for Minnesota to move toward health care for all
August 13, 2015 • Ben Horowitz
Health Care
The newly-minted Health Care Financing Task Force has an opportunity to outline a path where no Minnesotan has to forgo medical care… Continue reading Health Care Financing Task Force is an opportunity for Minnesota to move toward health care for all
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MinnesotaCare: A vital part of Minnesota’s health care system
May 1, 2014 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care
For more than 20 years, MinnesotaCare has been a path to affordable health insurance for hundreds of thousands of lower-income,… Continue reading MinnesotaCare: A vital part of Minnesota’s health care system
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MNsure: A new world of opportunities for affordable health insurance starts in 2014
August 1, 2013 • Christina Wessel
Health Care
Starting January 1, 2014, Minnesotans will experience a new world of health insurance options, thanks to the state’s new insurance… Continue reading MNsure: A new world of opportunities for affordable health insurance starts in 2014
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Major milestone for health care reform in Minnesota
February 7, 2013 • Christina Wessel
Health Care
More than 87,000 Minnesotans would gain access to affordable and comprehensive health insurance under a proposal on the move in… Continue reading Major milestone for health care reform in Minnesota
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Covering more Minnesotans through Medicaid would improve health outcomes and reduce state costs
January 1, 2013 • Christina Wessel
Health Care
More than 87,000 Minnesotans would gain access to affordable health insurance and the state would save millions of dollars if… Continue reading Covering more Minnesotans through Medicaid would improve health outcomes and reduce state costs
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The Basic Health Plan option: Creating the next generation of MinnesotaCare
January 1, 2013 • Christina Wessel
Health Care
Minnesota has a proud history of making affordable health care coverage available to low-income working families. However, Minnesota is at… Continue reading The Basic Health Plan option: Creating the next generation of MinnesotaCare
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Poverty rises, median income falls, and more Minnesotans go without health insurance in 2010
April 1, 2012 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
The United States has weathered two recessions in the last decade, and the financial turmoil has taken its toll on… Continue reading Poverty rises, median income falls, and more Minnesotans go without health insurance in 2010
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Health insurance exchange will improve access and affordability for many Minnesotans
March 1, 2012 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care
In the next few years, Minnesotans will see important improvements in the way they access health insurance. The federal Patient… Continue reading Health insurance exchange will improve access and affordability for many Minnesotans
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Basic Health Plan offers a chance to provide comprehensive health care coverage for low-income Minnesotans
January 1, 2012 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care
The number of uninsured in Minnesota has been on the rise over the last decade, with one out of 10… Continue reading Basic Health Plan offers a chance to provide comprehensive health care coverage for low-income Minnesotans
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The unequal distribution of health in the Twin Cities
October 1, 2010 • Nan Madden
Health Care
The following is an invited response by Nan Madden, Minnesota Budget Project director, to a report released by the Blue Cross… Continue reading The unequal distribution of health in the Twin Cities
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General Assistance Medical Care: Unique program serves a unique population
July 1, 2010 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget
General Assistance Medical Care Targets a Challenging Population General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) was initially established in 1975 to provide… Continue reading General Assistance Medical Care: Unique program serves a unique population
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Round one: Governor’s initial budget proposal focuses on spending cuts and one-time measures
February 1, 2009 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The Budget Debate Begins The 2009 budget discussion began when Governor Pawlenty released his budget proposal in late January. The… Continue reading Round one: Governor’s initial budget proposal focuses on spending cuts and one-time measures
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The lost decade: Taking a closer look at Minnesota’s public investments in the 2000s
December 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Executive Summary No individual person or business alone can provide an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing, quality schools,… Continue reading The lost decade: Taking a closer look at Minnesota’s public investments in the 2000s
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State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): Keeping Minnesotans healthy
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
Why It Matters: SCHIP Keeps Minnesota’s Children and Parents Healthy Nearly 40,000 Minnesotans, including children, parents, caregivers and pregnant women,… Continue reading State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): Keeping Minnesotans healthy
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Tough decisions in the 2008 Legislative Session leave even tougher choices for 2009
May 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget
Brief
Addressing inequality: 2007 Legislative Session still leaves many children behind
March 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
Brief
Five-year economic recovery was a bust for Minnesota
December 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Income and Work
Brief
Congress acts to cover more kids through State Children’s Health Insurance Program
October 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
What is the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)? Since its creation by Congress in 1997, the State Children’s Health… Continue reading Congress acts to cover more kids through State Children’s Health Insurance Program
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Minnesota and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): At a crossroads
May 1, 2007 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
What is the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)? Since its creation by Congress in 1997, the State Children’s Health… Continue reading Minnesota and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP): At a crossroads
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2006 budget decisions leave much on the table for 2007
November 1, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Brief
The budget conference agreement’s impact on Minnesota
January 17, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
Brief
The FY 2006-07 budget: Impact on working families and individuals
August 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
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The FY 2006-07 budget: Impact on children & youth
July 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
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Congressional budget resolution increases deficit, cuts services for low-income Minnesotans, and cuts taxes for the wealthy
May 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
Brief
Low-income Minnesotans could lose big in federal budget
March 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care
Each year, Congress is required by law to develop a “budget resolution” which sets limitations on spending and on tax… Continue reading Low-income Minnesotans could lose big in federal budget
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Federal budget decisions would have serious consequences for Minnesotans and the state’s fiscal health
February 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Health Care
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“Do-Nothing” session mixed blessing for health and human services
June 1, 2004 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
Brief
Governor closes $160 million budget deficit: Long-term budget shortfall remains
June 1, 2004 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget
Brief
Consequences: The impact of Minnesota’s government budget cuts
February 1, 2004 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
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Families lose ground in “jobless” economic recovery
October 1, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Income and Work
Brief
Impact of the final FY 2004-05 budget
August 1, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
During the 2003 Legislative Session, the Minnesota Budget Project compiled an extensive 26-page spreadsheet that examines proposals made by Governor… Continue reading Impact of the final FY 2004-05 budget
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What’s at stake in the FY 2004-05 budget: Children and youth
May 1, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
Brief
2002-03 budget-balancing proposals: Comparison and analysis
February 28, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Child Care, Health Care, Minnesota Budget
Brief
Poverty rates increase, incomes and health coverage fall in 2001
November 1, 2002 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Income and Work
Brief
House and Senate phase 2 budget-balancing proposals: Comparison and analysis
April 10, 2002 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Minnesota Budget, Minnesota Taxes
Brief
Poverty rates reach record lows in 2000
November 1, 2001 • Minnesota Budget Project
Health Care, Income and Work