Tanesha Mondestin
@tmondestin.bsky.social
Public health - health policy - maternal health- Medicaid - immigration- Research Associate at Georgetown University Center for Children and Familes https://ccf.georgetown.edu
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Waking up to House passage of bill that will take health coverage away from roughly 15m people. Here's our @centeronbudget.bsky.social analysis of an earlier version. Big change overnight: #Medicaid work requirements start even sooner, risking even more coverage losses. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
House Republican Health Agenda Cuts Coverage, Raises People’s Costs | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
The amount of health care cuts and the number of people losing coverage and becoming uninsured are expected to grow as House Republicans make changes in preparation of bringing the bill to the House f...
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May 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Waking up to House passage of bill that will take health coverage away from roughly 15m people. Here's our @centeronbudget.bsky.social analysis of an earlier version. Big change overnight: #Medicaid work requirements start even sooner, risking even more coverage losses. www.cbpp.org/research/hea...
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CMS Releases Guidance on 12-Month Continuous Eligibility for Children
CMS has released long awaited guidance to states on implementing 12-month continuous eligibility (CE) for all children in Medicaid and the Children’s Insurance Program (CHIP) under the age of 19 as…
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April 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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As Congress considers debilitating cuts to Medicaid, our new
@georgetownccf.bsky.social report finds that families in rural areas are more likely to rely on #Medicaid for their coverage than in metro areas.
The report and data for your state are here: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/15/m...
@georgetownccf.bsky.social report finds that families in rural areas are more likely to rely on #Medicaid for their coverage than in metro areas.
The report and data for your state are here: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/15/m...
Medicaid’s Role in Small Towns and Rural Areas
Key Findings Non-elderly adults and children in small towns and rural areas are more likely than those living in metro areas to rely on Medicaid/CHIP for their health insurance. As a consequence, r…
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January 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
As Congress considers debilitating cuts to Medicaid, our new
@georgetownccf.bsky.social report finds that families in rural areas are more likely to rely on #Medicaid for their coverage than in metro areas.
The report and data for your state are here: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/15/m...
@georgetownccf.bsky.social report finds that families in rural areas are more likely to rely on #Medicaid for their coverage than in metro areas.
The report and data for your state are here: ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/01/15/m...
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My friend and colleague, Peiyin, is studying Medicaid perinatal coverage. Please complete the survey if relevant to your work!
📢 We need your insights!
Are you involved in #rural #health #policy or #Medicaid perinatal payment models?
#USCRHRC is conducting a national study on state variations in Medicaid perinatal bundled payments.
📝 Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/9vyjfnxf
@ruralhealth.bsky.social @nosorh.bsky.social
Are you involved in #rural #health #policy or #Medicaid perinatal payment models?
#USCRHRC is conducting a national study on state variations in Medicaid perinatal bundled payments.
📝 Take the survey here: tinyurl.com/9vyjfnxf
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April 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
My friend and colleague, Peiyin, is studying Medicaid perinatal coverage. Please complete the survey if relevant to your work!
Black Maternal Health Week 2025 is is a celebration indeed and the fight for birth equity is ongoing. Thanks to Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA)’s leadership in this space.
So much has been released this week. Here are a few highlights:
So much has been released this week. Here are a few highlights:
April 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Black Maternal Health Week 2025 is is a celebration indeed and the fight for birth equity is ongoing. Thanks to Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA)’s leadership in this space.
So much has been released this week. Here are a few highlights:
So much has been released this week. Here are a few highlights:
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Where the Work Happens: Part 1!
Our BMMA Alliance Partners are on the ground—organizing, healing, and pushing for change in their communities. 💪🏾🖤
These orgs are advancing Black Maternal Health every day. Show love: follow, share, support.
✨ More partners dropping tomorrow!
#SupportBlackLedOrgs
Our BMMA Alliance Partners are on the ground—organizing, healing, and pushing for change in their communities. 💪🏾🖤
These orgs are advancing Black Maternal Health every day. Show love: follow, share, support.
✨ More partners dropping tomorrow!
#SupportBlackLedOrgs
April 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Where the Work Happens: Part 1!
Our BMMA Alliance Partners are on the ground—organizing, healing, and pushing for change in their communities. 💪🏾🖤
These orgs are advancing Black Maternal Health every day. Show love: follow, share, support.
✨ More partners dropping tomorrow!
#SupportBlackLedOrgs
Our BMMA Alliance Partners are on the ground—organizing, healing, and pushing for change in their communities. 💪🏾🖤
These orgs are advancing Black Maternal Health every day. Show love: follow, share, support.
✨ More partners dropping tomorrow!
#SupportBlackLedOrgs
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Maternal mental health is maternal health. Yet Black women facing postpartum depression are often dismissed or go without care.
Policies like CA’s SB 626 and the work of our Alliance Partners are changing that—providing healing, support & culturally aligned services.
#BMHW25 #MentalHealth
Policies like CA’s SB 626 and the work of our Alliance Partners are changing that—providing healing, support & culturally aligned services.
#BMHW25 #MentalHealth
April 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Maternal mental health is maternal health. Yet Black women facing postpartum depression are often dismissed or go without care.
Policies like CA’s SB 626 and the work of our Alliance Partners are changing that—providing healing, support & culturally aligned services.
#BMHW25 #MentalHealth
Policies like CA’s SB 626 and the work of our Alliance Partners are changing that—providing healing, support & culturally aligned services.
#BMHW25 #MentalHealth
Black Mamas deserve more than survival—they deserve to thrive. This #BMHW25, we’re amplifying the power of Black-led organizations, community care, and policy change to create lasting impact. Join us in the fight for Black Maternal Health equity! #HealingLegacies #BlackMamasMatter
April 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Black Mamas deserve more than survival—they deserve to thrive. This #BMHW25, we’re amplifying the power of Black-led organizations, community care, and policy change to create lasting impact. Join us in the fight for Black Maternal Health equity! #HealingLegacies #BlackMamasMatter
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Latest from @tmondestin.bsky.social @georgetownccf.bsky.social: Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC Work Together to Help Families – Draconian Cuts Would Decrease Access to All
Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC Work Together to Help Families – Draconian Cuts Would Decrease Access to All
The National WIC Association, Urban Institute, and the Commonwealth Fund have all recently written about the economic impact of cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the …
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April 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Latest from @tmondestin.bsky.social @georgetownccf.bsky.social: Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC Work Together to Help Families – Draconian Cuts Would Decrease Access to All
Very excited to be attending the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice at @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social. Black fathers are involved in the lives of their children and are just as important as mothers in this fight to address maternal health inequities. #ProudDaughterofaBlackFather
April 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Very excited to be attending the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice at @tuftsmedschool.bsky.social. Black fathers are involved in the lives of their children and are just as important as mothers in this fight to address maternal health inequities. #ProudDaughterofaBlackFather
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“The word ‘stillbirth’ never came up.”
Many parents never hear about stillbirth until it happens to them. Our new documentary explores loss, healing and hope as it chronicles 3 mothers touched by the U.S. stillbirth crisis.
Join us for a discussion about the film on Wednesday, April 2 at 4 pm ET ⬇️
Many parents never hear about stillbirth until it happens to them. Our new documentary explores loss, healing and hope as it chronicles 3 mothers touched by the U.S. stillbirth crisis.
Join us for a discussion about the film on Wednesday, April 2 at 4 pm ET ⬇️
“Before a Breath”: ProPublica’s New Documentary About the U.S. Stillbirth Crisis
Join us for a compelling discussion of this intimate, infuriating and ultimately hopeful film that illuminates the aftermath of stillbirth.
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March 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
“The word ‘stillbirth’ never came up.”
Many parents never hear about stillbirth until it happens to them. Our new documentary explores loss, healing and hope as it chronicles 3 mothers touched by the U.S. stillbirth crisis.
Join us for a discussion about the film on Wednesday, April 2 at 4 pm ET ⬇️
Many parents never hear about stillbirth until it happens to them. Our new documentary explores loss, healing and hope as it chronicles 3 mothers touched by the U.S. stillbirth crisis.
Join us for a discussion about the film on Wednesday, April 2 at 4 pm ET ⬇️
A8: Medicaid coverage ensures access to preventive services, screenings. Medicaid also pays for prescriptions to help manage chronic conditions. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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March 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A8: Medicaid coverage ensures access to preventive services, screenings. Medicaid also pays for prescriptions to help manage chronic conditions. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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Medicaid covers mental health care, including therapy and support for depression and anxiety, crucial during and after pregnancy. It funds postpartum screenings and treatment, aiding recovery.
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Q6: How does Medicaid support women's mental health, particularly during and after pregnancy? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters #MOMSky
March 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Medicaid covers mental health care, including therapy and support for depression and anxiety, crucial during and after pregnancy. It funds postpartum screenings and treatment, aiding recovery.
#WellnessWed
#WellnessWed
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Just over half of U.S. voters support keeping ICE off K-12 school grounds, according to a new poll by The Century Foundation and Morning Consult.
"Access to a free, safe, and quality public education is a cornerstone of our nation," says TCF's @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social via @axios.com.
"Access to a free, safe, and quality public education is a cornerstone of our nation," says TCF's @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social via @axios.com.
Exclusive: Slim majority of voters support keeping ICE off school grounds
Just over half of U.S. voters surveyed say K-12 schools should be off limits for immigration enforcement.
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March 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Just over half of U.S. voters support keeping ICE off K-12 school grounds, according to a new poll by The Century Foundation and Morning Consult.
"Access to a free, safe, and quality public education is a cornerstone of our nation," says TCF's @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social via @axios.com.
"Access to a free, safe, and quality public education is a cornerstone of our nation," says TCF's @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social via @axios.com.
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A3: Without Medicaid, 1 in 5 non-elderly women would lose access to essential care, face impossible choices between paying for care or meeting basic needs. Women without coverage delay critical screenings, struggle to access reproductive services & enter pregnancy without proper care. #WellnessWed
Q3: What unique challenges can women face without receiving Medicaid, and how can these barriers be addressed? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters #MOMSky
March 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A3: Without Medicaid, 1 in 5 non-elderly women would lose access to essential care, face impossible choices between paying for care or meeting basic needs. Women without coverage delay critical screenings, struggle to access reproductive services & enter pregnancy without proper care. #WellnessWed
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A1: Almost 1 in 5 people 50-64 relies on Medicaid to access health care.
This is vital for older women who are not yet eligible for Medicare and are full-time caregivers or don’t have job-based health insurance. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
This is vital for older women who are not yet eligible for Medicare and are full-time caregivers or don’t have job-based health insurance. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
Q1: Why is Medicaid important for women's health across all stages of life? #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters #MOMSky
March 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A1: Almost 1 in 5 people 50-64 relies on Medicaid to access health care.
This is vital for older women who are not yet eligible for Medicare and are full-time caregivers or don’t have job-based health insurance. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
This is vital for older women who are not yet eligible for Medicare and are full-time caregivers or don’t have job-based health insurance. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
A7: Medicaid has a long-term and multi-generational impact on mothers and families. Healthier families may lead to healthier individuals who can get an education, work, and earn more money. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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March 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A7: Medicaid has a long-term and multi-generational impact on mothers and families. Healthier families may lead to healthier individuals who can get an education, work, and earn more money. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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Untreated mental health conditions are a leading cause of maternal mortality. Cuts to Medicaid would make it harder for new and expectant mothers to get lifesaving care and treatment. #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/02/19/m...
March 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Untreated mental health conditions are a leading cause of maternal mortality. Cuts to Medicaid would make it harder for new and expectant mothers to get lifesaving care and treatment. #WellnessWed ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/02/19/m...
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Medicaid expansion is good for moms and babies. It has been linked to larger decreases in maternal and infant mortality, greatest benefits for those at highest risk. #WellnessWed
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March 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Medicaid expansion is good for moms and babies. It has been linked to larger decreases in maternal and infant mortality, greatest benefits for those at highest risk. #WellnessWed
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A5: Medicaid pays for 65% of births to Black mothers. Research has shown a reduction of Black maternal deaths in states that have expanded Medicaid.
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March 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A5: Medicaid pays for 65% of births to Black mothers. Research has shown a reduction of Black maternal deaths in states that have expanded Medicaid.
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A4: States who have expanded Medicaid, have seen a decrease in coverage gaps for pregnant women. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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March 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A4: States who have expanded Medicaid, have seen a decrease in coverage gaps for pregnant women. #WellnessWed #MedicaidMatters
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A2a: Protecting #Medicaid just makes sense. When women go from having no insurance to having Medicaid, they can finally afford the preventive health care their doctors recommend – pap screenings, colonoscopies, and more. Seeing a doctor early makes treatment easier and cheaper! #WellnessWed
March 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A2a: Protecting #Medicaid just makes sense. When women go from having no insurance to having Medicaid, they can finally afford the preventive health care their doctors recommend – pap screenings, colonoscopies, and more. Seeing a doctor early makes treatment easier and cheaper! #WellnessWed
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A1a: For moms-to-be, it provides crucial care in a country with the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations—care that helps close race and health inequities from pregnancy through postpartum. #WellnessWed
March 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A1a: For moms-to-be, it provides crucial care in a country with the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations—care that helps close race and health inequities from pregnancy through postpartum. #WellnessWed
Without Medicaid, many people would be uninsured. Research has linked being uninsured to having an increased risk in chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, all which can adversely impact women who want to become pregnant.
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March 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Without Medicaid, many people would be uninsured. Research has linked being uninsured to having an increased risk in chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, all which can adversely impact women who want to become pregnant.
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