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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Whither Work Requirements?

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In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Anna Edney of Bloomberg News discuss the latest enrollment numbers for the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid work requirements in Kentucky and President Donald Trump’s proposed government reorganization plan. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

Immigrant Families Placed In Detention Centers Face Health Care Challenges

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The Trump administration plans to detain immigrant families indefinitely in facilities run by the Department of Homeland Security, an agency with little experience in handling their complex needs.

¿Acusados en pañales? Ordenan a inmigrantes pequeños presentarse solos en corte

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Mientras la administración Trump dice que está tratando de unir a padres e hijos separados en la frontera, niños tan pequeños como de 3 años deberán presentarse solos ante un juez.

ACA Protections For Sick Patients Still Popular Despite GOP’s Efforts To End Them

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Despite a decision by the Trump administration to ask a court to nullify the portion of the health law guaranteeing coverage to the sick, the Kaiser Family Foundation poll finds most people want insurers to be required to offer coverage and not charge more.

Fearing Deportation, Immigrant Parents Are Opting Out Of Health Benefits For Kids

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Advocates in Texas say immigrant families, nervous about a higher degree of scrutiny in applications for health and food benefits, are choosing to drop out of Medicaid and SNAP for citizen children.

Uno de cada 5 niños detenidos en la frontera tiene menos de 13 años

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Representan casi el 20% de los niños inmigrantes que actualmente están bajo custodia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, mientras avanza la política de “tolerancia cero”.

1 In 5 Immigrant Children Detained During ‘Zero Tolerance’ Border Policy Are Under 13

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The White House’s latest immigration strategy has created challenges for the HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement, which is now responsible for more children — many far younger than in previous administrations.

Administration Eases Way For Small Businesses To Buy Insurance In Bulk

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The Trump administration issued the final rule on association health plans, which supporters say will make coverage more affordable for some employees but led others to warn about “junk insurance.”

Postcard From D.C. Courthouse: Medicaid Work Requirements And Manafort

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Oral arguments are heard in a legal challenge regarding the state of Kentucky’s requirement that adults who gained Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act’s expansion prove that they work or volunteer in order to get health coverage.

Puede peligrar prevención de enfermedades de transmisión sexual por recorte de fondos

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La decisión de la administración Trump de recortar fondos a servicios de planificación familiar que realizan abortos, o refieren para estos procedimientos, puede afectar la prevención de ETS.