COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits, Record Medicaid & CHIP Enrollment, & More

An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

 

Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases

 

Readout of the Congressional Virtual Lyme Series June 25, 2021   On Tuesday, June 22, Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel L. Levine, alongside members of Congress, highlighted the challenges to health equity because of climate-change-related health stressors, such as changing land-use patterns and warmer average temperatures. Read full news release

Statement Following CDC ACIP Meeting from Nation’s Leading Doctors, Nurses and Public Health Leaders on Benefits of Vaccination June 23, 2021   Today, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met to discuss the latest data on reports of mild cases of inflammation of the heart muscle and surrounding tissue called myocarditis and pericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination among younger people. Read full news release

 

National Vaccine Month of Action

June 5th - July 4th is National Vaccine Month of Action. You can help us ensure as many people as possible get at least one vaccine dose by July 4th. Learn about how to talk to your friends and family about getting vaccinated. Visit wecandothis.hhs.gov »

 

New Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment Snapshot Shows Almost 10 million Americans Enrolled in Coverage During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency June 21, 2021   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new Enrollment Trends Snapshot report today showing a record high, over 80 million individuals have health coverage through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Read full news release

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Affordable Care Act Decision

In case you missed it, the Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the Affordable Care Act. A record 31 million people and counting have enrolled in health care through the law, gaining access to affordable, quality health coverage, regardless of pre-existing conditions. Visit HealthCare.gov to find a plan that works for you and your family. Learn more »

 

 

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