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Immigrant Eligibility for Medicaid and ACA in North Carolina/Elegibilidad de los Inmigrantes para Medicaid y ACA en Carolina del Norte

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(español abajo) A recent report by the Urban Institute highlights how critical it is for immigrants, advocates, and agency workers to have accurate information about immigrant eligibility for health and benefit programs in North Carolina. Now, with Medicaid Expansion around the corner in North Carolina, the North Carolina Justice Center and the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy have […]

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Exciting Developments in the NC Medicaid 1115 Waiver and Healthy Opportunities Pilot

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Our collaborator, Kate Hanson from Meals4Families, has shared with us an important update regarding the Medicaid 1115 waiver and the potential expansion of the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP). This development directly aligns with our mission at Breastfeed Durham and the concerns many of you have voiced over time. The NC Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver

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North Carolina has expanded Medicaid!

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Last month, we shared the news that Medicaid expansion in North Carolina will increase the number of people eligible for NC Medicaid starting December 1, 2023! Today, more than 600,000 North Carolinians are newly eligible for health coverage through NC Medicaid. Of those, approximately 260,000 are people who were receiving limited Medicaid Family Planning benefits

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Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health 

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I’m excited to announce there’s a new collaboration happening… ICO4MCH is collaborating with Welcome Baby to expand access to breastfeeding support in Durham County. Welcome Baby, a program of Durham County Cooperative Extension, funded by Durham County Government and Durham’s Partnership for Children aims to strengthen families with young children by providing accurate child development

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Recap: An Incredible Celebration for Partners and Loved Ones on Saturday

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On Saturday, November 4, we had a phenomenal gathering at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham, which was exclusively designed for our cherished partners and loved ones. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm, as we celebrated the essence of teamwork in breastfeeding and emphasized that it’s truly a team effort. For those who couldn’t make

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North Carolina is Extending Medicaid Coverage to More Individuals

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Beginning December 1, 2023, more North Carolinians will be able to get health coverage through NC Medicaid! North Carolina Medicaid expansion is a landmark initiative that represents the most substantial investment in the state’s health in decades. North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion marks a significant turning point in healthcare access for the state, increasing access to

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Triangle Lactation’s Ann Conlon-Smith: A Dedicated Advocate for Breastfeed Durham

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Breastfeed Durham has always been a vibrant and supportive community, thanks to the incredible individuals who continuously lend their time, energy, and expertise to the cause. Today, we want to shine a spotlight on one such remarkable woman – Ann Conlon-Smith, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) located in Raleigh. Ann’s unwavering dedication to

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What’s New with MAAME?

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MAAME, Inc.1208 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and SaturdayVirtual and In-Person Appointments10am to 5pm To make an appointment: www.maameinc.org; (919) 709-3120 MAAME, Inc. (Mobilizing Afircan American Mothers through Empowerment) empowers Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other Birthing People of color and those historically excluded to navigate systems during pregnancy and postpartum as well

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Breastfeed Durham Celebrates: No More Sales Tax on Breast Pumps!

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There’s big news coming our way – and if you’re a breastfeeding mama or advocate, you’re going to want to hear this. After many discussions and deliberations, the state legislature has finally given us something to cheer about: sales tax on breast pumps and related equipment will be no more! That’s right – amidst the

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Upcoming WIC benefit changes

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As of October 1, 2023 the North Carolina state WIC contract for standard infant human milk substitute will be transitioning to Abbot Similac products. The following Gerber formula products will no longer be available through WIC program benefits (regardless of if a formula prescription is provided). The following Abbott Similac products will replace the standard Gerber infant

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