Elisabeth Wright Burak
@ewburak.bsky.social
Research faculty, maternal and early childhood health policy Georgetown University Center for Children and Families (CCF) based at the McCourt School of Public Policy. Medicaid/CHIP policy + interesting (to me) miscellany.
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Philanthropic organizations focused on early childhood development explain why the abusive immigration enforcement tactics must end now. These harmful practices can permanently alter a child’s life trajectory.
Children Are Being Harmed. Our Responsibility Is Clear. - Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
Children Are Being Harmed. Our Responsibility Is Clear. ______________________________________________________________________________________ A Statement from ECFC Executive Director Shannon L. Rudis...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Philanthropic organizations focused on early childhood development explain why the abusive immigration enforcement tactics must end now. These harmful practices can permanently alter a child’s life trajectory.
New year, same frustrations. Per CMS, states can now opt out of reporting on immunization rate for kids covered by Medicaid/CHIP. 👇
January 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM
New year, same frustrations. Per CMS, states can now opt out of reporting on immunization rate for kids covered by Medicaid/CHIP. 👇
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Senators Crapo & Cassidy have now released bill language for their health "plan". Besides nothing on expiring Marketplace credits and HSAs, it adds 3 harmful #Medicaid cuts from House version of H.R. 1 that were dropped in final law due to Senate rules (1/x): www.finance.senate.gov/download/hea...
[2025-12-08] Download: Health Care Freedom for Patients Act | The United States Senate Committee on Finance | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
[2025-12-08] Download: Health Care Freedom for Patients Act | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
www.finance.senate.gov
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Senators Crapo & Cassidy have now released bill language for their health "plan". Besides nothing on expiring Marketplace credits and HSAs, it adds 3 harmful #Medicaid cuts from House version of H.R. 1 that were dropped in final law due to Senate rules (1/x): www.finance.senate.gov/download/hea...
Proud to be a part of 14 of @georgetownccf.bsky.social's 20 year history. vimeo.com/1143102491?f...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Proud to be a part of 14 of @georgetownccf.bsky.social's 20 year history. vimeo.com/1143102491?f...
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A few thoughts on new Medicaid work req guidance from CMS
Topline it says v. little so states remain in a bind with huge demands and little guidance to go on.
But some takeaways:
1. Confirms that states will have access to 90/10 fed match for new IT systems (vendors are 😀).
🧵
Topline it says v. little so states remain in a bind with huge demands and little guidance to go on.
But some takeaways:
1. Confirms that states will have access to 90/10 fed match for new IT systems (vendors are 😀).
🧵
The Trump Administration has released preliminary guidance on mandatory Medicaid work requirements. We will read and share thoughts soon here and on our website ccf.georgetown.edu
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December 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A few thoughts on new Medicaid work req guidance from CMS
Topline it says v. little so states remain in a bind with huge demands and little guidance to go on.
But some takeaways:
1. Confirms that states will have access to 90/10 fed match for new IT systems (vendors are 😀).
🧵
Topline it says v. little so states remain in a bind with huge demands and little guidance to go on.
But some takeaways:
1. Confirms that states will have access to 90/10 fed match for new IT systems (vendors are 😀).
🧵
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New evidence on how ICE is affecting student learning
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
New evidence on how ICE is affecting student learning
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erU5Oe0vJYdVjuqQi4sfhUGxS0BGjWl8/view?usp=drivesdk
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My colleagues @ewburak.bsky.social and Kay Johnson sobering outlook on the many threats to federal funding to promote maternal and infant health.
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Threats to Maternal and Infant Health Won’t End After Shutdown Resolved
The current federal government shutdown is driven by failure of the Congress to finalize this year’s federal budget appropriations or adopt a Continuing Resolution (CR). The shutdown is already imp…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
My colleagues @ewburak.bsky.social and Kay Johnson sobering outlook on the many threats to federal funding to promote maternal and infant health.
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“.. in a group Signal chat, .. he wrote in part: ‘I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.’”
@reuters.com #Chicago
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@reuters.com #Chicago
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November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“.. in a group Signal chat, .. he wrote in part: ‘I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.’”
@reuters.com #Chicago
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@reuters.com #Chicago
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My new blog w/ @ewburak.bsky.social
Actions speak louder than words when it comes to caring about kids covered by Medicaid.
Trump Administration Blocks States from Keeping Babies and Toddlers Connected to Health Coverage ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/08/08/t... via
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Actions speak louder than words when it comes to caring about kids covered by Medicaid.
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Trump Administration Blocks States from Keeping Babies and Toddlers Connected to Health Coverage
On Sunday, the Administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Dr. Mehmet Oz, appeared on Face the Nation. He was pressed repeatedly on Medicaid cuts by Host Margaret…
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August 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
My new blog w/ @ewburak.bsky.social
Actions speak louder than words when it comes to caring about kids covered by Medicaid.
Trump Administration Blocks States from Keeping Babies and Toddlers Connected to Health Coverage ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/08/08/t... via
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Actions speak louder than words when it comes to caring about kids covered by Medicaid.
Trump Administration Blocks States from Keeping Babies and Toddlers Connected to Health Coverage ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/08/08/t... via
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Actions speak louder than words. Latest w/@joanalker1.bsky.social on CMS reversal of 1115s for continuous eligibility from birth to age 6. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/08/08/t...
Trump Administration Blocks States from Keeping Babies and Toddlers Connected to Health Coverage
Last Sunday the Administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Dr. Mehmet Oz, appeared on Face the Nation. He was pressed repeatedly on Medicaid cuts by Host Margare…
ccf.georgetown.edu
August 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Actions speak louder than words. Latest w/@joanalker1.bsky.social on CMS reversal of 1115s for continuous eligibility from birth to age 6. ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/08/08/t...
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@citizencohn.bsky.social does an amazing job explaining how harmful a policy choice it was that the Trump Administration ended continuous coverage for babies and toddlers.
A truly terrible decision for America's families.
Trump Isn’t Done Cutting Your Health Care www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-isnt...
A truly terrible decision for America's families.
Trump Isn’t Done Cutting Your Health Care www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-isnt...
Trump Isn’t Done Cutting Your Health Care
Now it’s low-income kids that Republicans are targeting.
www.thebulwark.com
July 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
@citizencohn.bsky.social does an amazing job explaining how harmful a policy choice it was that the Trump Administration ended continuous coverage for babies and toddlers.
A truly terrible decision for America's families.
Trump Isn’t Done Cutting Your Health Care www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-isnt...
A truly terrible decision for America's families.
Trump Isn’t Done Cutting Your Health Care www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-isnt...
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👀In the name of “protecting vulnerable Americans” the Trump Administration will rip away Medicaid coverage from babies and toddlers👀
CMS announces Medicaid demos that 8 states are implementing to cover babies and young children continuously w/o gaps due to red tape will no longer be allowed.
CMS announces Medicaid demos that 8 states are implementing to cover babies and young children continuously w/o gaps due to red tape will no longer be allowed.
July 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
👀In the name of “protecting vulnerable Americans” the Trump Administration will rip away Medicaid coverage from babies and toddlers👀
CMS announces Medicaid demos that 8 states are implementing to cover babies and young children continuously w/o gaps due to red tape will no longer be allowed.
CMS announces Medicaid demos that 8 states are implementing to cover babies and young children continuously w/o gaps due to red tape will no longer be allowed.
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With the Big, Beautiful Bill, Each Taxpayer Can Now Help Sponsor a Billionaire
With the Big, Beautiful Bill, You Can Now Sponsor a Billionaire of Your Choosing
"My fellow Americans: When you pay taxes, which would you rather support? Cancer research, or getting one guy a really big boat?" @petridishes writes:
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July 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
With the Big, Beautiful Bill, Each Taxpayer Can Now Help Sponsor a Billionaire
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July 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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“Very funny, Jesus. Give it back.”
July 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
“Very funny, Jesus. Give it back.”
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New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social analysis finds that rural hospitals will be hit by $119B/10 years with #Medicaid cuts and expiration of the enhanced ACA tax credits: $87B in reduced revenues + $23B in higher uncompensated care costs: www.urban.org/urban-wire/r...
July 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social analysis finds that rural hospitals will be hit by $119B/10 years with #Medicaid cuts and expiration of the enhanced ACA tax credits: $87B in reduced revenues + $23B in higher uncompensated care costs: www.urban.org/urban-wire/r...
Worth Repeating: Pregnant Women, Infants, Young Children are NOT Protected in Proposed Medicaid Cuts
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Worth Repeating: Pregnant Women, Infants, Young Children are NOT Protected in Proposed Medicaid cuts
Last month, the U.S. House passed the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act with an array of cuts to Medicaid and other critical supports for mothers, infants, and young children. Somehow, as Joan Alker desc…
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July 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Worth Repeating: Pregnant Women, Infants, Young Children are NOT Protected in Proposed Medicaid Cuts
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A $1 Trillion Medicaid Cut Is THIS Close to Happening. Here’s What It’d Look Like. www.thebulwark.com/p/medicaid-c...
A $1 Trillion Medicaid Cut Is THIS Close to Happening. Here’s What It’d Look Like.
Republicans are about to slash a lifeline for the needy. In North Carolina, people are preparing for chaos and calamity.
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July 1, 2025 at 3:55 AM
A $1 Trillion Medicaid Cut Is THIS Close to Happening. Here’s What It’d Look Like. www.thebulwark.com/p/medicaid-c...
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Reminder that the median Medicaid eligibility level for pregnancy is over 2x the poverty level. Many of these people Mullin is referring to are pregnant or are children. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
Markwayne Mullin: "There are 35 million people that live below the poverty line inside the US. There are over 70 million people signed up for Medicaid. Now you're gonna tell me there's not room to make cuts?"
June 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Reminder that the median Medicaid eligibility level for pregnancy is over 2x the poverty level. Many of these people Mullin is referring to are pregnant or are children. www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...
New @npwf.bsky.social report says > 140 labor and delivery units at risk of closing under reconciliation bill:
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June 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
New @npwf.bsky.social report says > 140 labor and delivery units at risk of closing under reconciliation bill:
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Scott amendment eliminating 90% matching rate for #Medicaid expansion is being described as just about changing federal financing. It's effectively repeal! Amendment language is nearly identical to that in a section labeled "Repeal of Medicaid Expansion" in the 2017 House-passed ACA repeal bill!
June 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Scott amendment eliminating 90% matching rate for #Medicaid expansion is being described as just about changing federal financing. It's effectively repeal! Amendment language is nearly identical to that in a section labeled "Repeal of Medicaid Expansion" in the 2017 House-passed ACA repeal bill!
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The latest episode @lastweektonight.com dives into the Senate reconciliation bill’s impact on health care and food assistance, including work requirements and red tape featuring CBPP analysis: youtu.be/vjFL-cBcjKc?...
Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
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June 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The latest episode @lastweektonight.com dives into the Senate reconciliation bill’s impact on health care and food assistance, including work requirements and red tape featuring CBPP analysis: youtu.be/vjFL-cBcjKc?...
From @tmondestin.bsky.social @georgetownccf.bsky.social Medicaid: A Lifeline for Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
Medicaid: A Lifeline for Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
Medicaid is a critical source of health care for millions of US women, supporting them through every stage of life. Nearly 1 in 5 women aged 19-64 rely on Medicaid or CHIP. The Affordable Care Act …
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June 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
From @tmondestin.bsky.social @georgetownccf.bsky.social Medicaid: A Lifeline for Women’s Health Across the Lifespan
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Let's be clear: The Senate Republican bill would take away health coverage and food assistance from millions of people who need it — all to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
June 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Let's be clear: The Senate Republican bill would take away health coverage and food assistance from millions of people who need it — all to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.