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Insecure & Unequal: Poverty Among Women and Families 2000-2012

September 26, 2013

This report provides a gender analysis of national and state poverty and income data for 2012, released by the Census Bureau in September 2013.

Early Learning with Funding from Tobacco Tax

September 25, 2013

President Obama’s proposal would ensure that 2 million low- and moderate-income children have access to high-quality preschool — and it would prevent 1.7 million kids from becoming smokers later in life. Find out more at http://www.smarthealthykids.org/.

Getting the Coverage You Deserve: What to Do If You Are Charged a Co-Payment, De

Getting the Coverage You Deserve: What to Do If You Are Charged a Co-Payment, Deductible, or Co-Insurance for a Preventive Service

September 25, 2013
The National Women’s Law Center has been working hard to make sure women and their families know about the preventive coverage provided through the health care law. We’ve heard from many women about how much this coverage has helped them but we’ve also heard about some women encountering problems while trying to get these services without cost-sharing. This toolkit is designed to provide women with information on the coverage of preventive services in the health care law and tools they can use if they encounter problems with this coverage. We have also provided detailed instructions on how to file an appeal with insurance companies and draft appeal letters on a range of preventive services.


We've Got You Covered: What Women Need To Know About Health Care Enrollment

September 20, 2013

The health care law—sometimes called Obamacare—will make health coverage more affordable and easier to obtain for millions of American women. Starting in October, millions of American women will be able to enroll in new, affordable insurance, with coverage effective as early as January 1, 2014. In each state, women will be able to choose a high quality plan that covers important health services like maternity care, prescription drugs, and preventive health services. These resources provide women and their families with information about the new health coverage options available through a Health Insurance Marketplace in their state.

A Strong Start Makes a Difference

September 13, 2013

Early Learning! Lots of people are talking about it and we wanted to hear from the educators and parents who regularly witness the powerful effects of high-quality early learning. We asked individuals across the country to tell us about their experiences and what early learning has meant to the children in their lives.

The Affordable Care Act: Making Insurance Work

August 28, 2013

This report looks at the ways in which the Affordable Care Act improves insurance coverage, ensuring that premium dollars go towards high quality, affordable, and reliable plans. We will also introduce a few of the millions of Americans who will benefit, and in some cases are already benefitting from, these health insurance reforms.

The Third Shift: Child Care Needs and Access for Working Mothers in Restaurants

August 21, 2013

This report from Restaurant Opportunities Center United examines the child care needs of mothers working in the restaurant industry. NWLC contributed to the report.

The High Price of Tax Loopholes

August 20, 2013

Americans for Tax Fairness and the National Women's Law Center co-authored a report outlining the high price of tax loopholes. The choice is clear: more tax cuts for the rich and big corporations, or more service cuts that hurt average Americans and fewer investments that offer opportunities for a better future.

Shut That Whole Thing Down: A Survey Of Abortion Restrictions Even in Cases of Rape (August 2013)

August 15, 2013

One year after Todd Akin’s infamous  false remarks about rape and pregnancy, anti-abortion lawmakers are still determined to enact such views into law.  This report documents abortion restrictions that have been introduced and enacted at the state and federal levels in the first six months of 2013 and that fail to protect women who are pregnant due to rape.

Strong Start for Children Advocacy Toolkit

July 31, 2013

This toolkit provides the resources advocates and community leaders need to help keep early learning on the national policy agenda and to make the President's preschool proposal a reality.