Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 02/09/202619% increase in FSSA Medicaid waiver appeals as families report confusion over process to fight service cuts #HoosierSky www.wthr.com/article/news...wthr.com 000
Reposted by JuliahJulia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 29/07/2026RFK Jr. and Oz attacked California for its Medicaid home care, citing growth as proof of fraud. For @motherjones.com, I reported on how the growth isn't proof of fraud, and growth of participants is proof the program is more accessible than in other states. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...motherjones.comCalifornia does Medicaid home care well. They're being punished for it.Republicans are deferring $850 million from the state because of unfounded fraud claims. 9465208
Reposted by JuliahLizzy Lawrence @lizzylawrence.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Powerful, important read from @rosebroderick.bsky.social. As states absorb Medicaid funding cuts, family caregivers face financial ruin: www.statnews.com/2026/07/13/f...statnews.comAs states absorb Medicaid funding cuts, family caregivers face financial ruinFamily caregivers of people with disabilities face a grim financial future as several states consider steep cuts to their wages. 12233118
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 30/06/2026www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...nbcnews.comParalyzed at 7, she fought for the life she wanted. Medicaid cuts threaten to take it away.For a half-century, U.S. policy has pushed to keep disabled Americans out of institutions. Now Rebecca Anger and others fear that era could end. 073
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 15/05/2026www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...nbcnews.comFamilies caring for disabled relatives face unthinkable choices as Medicaid cuts loomPresident Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” state budget turmoil and new attacks on paid family caregiving have people fearing financial ruin as they fight to keep loved ones out of institutions. 220
Reposted by JuliahMatthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 10/04/2026Help Matthew Cover Emergency Surgery Costs If, and only if, it would NOT at all be a financial hardship, and you find what I do valuable ⤵️ www.gofundme.com/f/help-matth...gofundme.comDonate to Help Matthew Cover Emergency Surgery Costs, organized by Matthew CortlandI'm writing this from a hospital bed at Tufts Medical Center, where I had … Matthew Cortland needs your support for Help Matthew Cover Emergency Surgery Costs 25546551
Reposted by JuliahFoxtrot Delta Tango @graphisch.bsky.social · 29/03/2026“No Kings” Protest in Evansville, Indiana. 28 March 2026 young and old as one protesting against tyrants exercise freedom 052
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 29/03/2026It was heartening to witness such a big turnout for No Kings in Evansville, Indiana. #HoosierSky #NoKings 0102
Reposted by JuliahDavid M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Our dear friend Anne died on Christmas of ovarian cancer, leaving her wife Valerie and their son Bobby. This family matters so much to me. They got to know us after Bobby was diagnosed with Down syndrome before he was born, and our families remain close. Help if you can. Just a repost helps.gofund.meDonate to Help Our Family Recover After an Unexpected Loss, organized by Valerie GrunstedAfter losing my beloved wife Anne to ovarian cancer, Bobby and I are… Valerie Grunsted needs your support for Help Our Family Recover After an Unexpected Loss 6204190
Reposted by JuliahMisa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Marriage equality does not exist for everyone until disabled people can marry without losing their benefits. 224597
Reposted by Juliahs. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 29/07/2025I feel really strongly that nature is for everyone and we need to improve accessibility practices in conservation; appreciated this read on how people are doing just that.baynature.orgAccessible Nature, Beyond the Pavement - Bay NatureNew kinds of access to nature are emerging for people with disabilities. 07319
Reposted by JuliahAndrea Ducas @andreaducas.bsky.social · 25/07/2025CMMI has announced a demo to introduce more prior authorization into traditional Medicare. My latest with Don Berwick in @statnews.com on that’s bad news: www.statnews.com/2025/07/25/m...statnews.comPlans to test prior authorization in traditional Medicare are deeply troublingPreauthorization is about to enter the lives of many seniors who have chosen traditional Medicare over MA, write former CMS Administrator Don Berwick and health policy expert Andrea Ducas. 1118
Reposted by JuliahChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 24/07/2025This moment from today’s Medicaid vigil is so powerful… Question: What do you say to the people who voted to cut Medicaid? Be honest. Samantha Phillis: They voted against my child’s life. #MedicaidCutsKill 18076542996
Reposted by JuliahIndivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 05/07/2025We want to train one million Americans in the strategic logic and practice of non-cooperation, as well as the basics of community organizing and campaign design. This is how we slow down, stop, and ultimately defeat Trump’s authoritarian takeover. 👇mobilize.usOne Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No KingsAcross the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f... 441478727
Reposted by JuliahLittle Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 03/07/2025A special thank you from Xiomara (and her mom, @elenahung.bsky.social) for the love + support We're not giving up on this fight — we're not giving up on our kids, or anyone's kids. Please keep helping us fundraise for this urgent work by sharing: secure.actblue.com/donate/littl... 011235
Reposted by JuliahLittle Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 01/07/2025We have @littlelobbyists.com families on the way to Washington DC right now, they'll be on the House-side of the Capitol tomorrow. We're going to make them see us before they vote to kill disabled children. If you can help cover the costs of this urgent action: secure.actblue.com/donate/littl...secure.actblue.comI just gave to Little Lobbyists Action Network!Show your support with a contribution. 4236168
Reposted by JuliahElena Hung (she/her) @elenahung.bsky.social · 29/06/2025Disabled kids like mine rely on Medicaid to survive; this bill cuts Medicaid. I don't know how else to say that medically complex disabled children will die as a result of this bill. 11331491198
Reposted by JuliahLittle Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 28/06/2025🚨 URGENT 🚨 The Senate may vote on gutting #Medicaid soon Little Lobbyists kids need you to call your Senator now! ☎️ (202) 224-3121 "Hi, my name is [YOUR NAME], I'm a constituent from [ZIP CODE], I'm calling to tell the Senator VOTE NO on any cuts to Medicaid!" PLEASE SHARE #PROTECTMEDICAID 34136
Reposted by JuliahAnna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 23/06/2025I rarely post personal things. But I need to talk about my 4-year-old niece, Hope. She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive. But the FDA recently denied its approval. Now, her health hangs in the balance. Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵 20978034777
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Evansville, Indiana, was amazing today! #HoosierSky #NoKings 030
Reposted by JuliahRobert Califf @robcaliff.bsky.social · 24/05/2025 This is as good a description that I've read of what makes universities so great and worth preserving, including some concentration of scholarly activity and discovery science. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Harvard Derangement Syndrome 244
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 20/05/2025The government intends to severely limit who can get a covid vaccination. If you want to have the choice to get vaccinated, please comment via the link below. #Covid #LongCovid 020
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Evansville made the Rachel Maddow Show last night. #HoosierSky 020
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Evansville Hands Off rally rescheduled from April 5 to April 12 because of storms and flood warnings this weekend. #HoosierSky 121
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 02/04/2025www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... Evansville, April 5, 2025 #HoosierSkymobilize.usHands Off! Evansville Fights Back · Indivisible**Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them.** Evansville is fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services... 000
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 29/03/2025www.medtechdive.com/news/dexcom-... The sensors with the changed coating “cause higher risks for users who rely on the sensors to dose insulin or make other diabetes treatment decisions,” the letter said.medtechdive.comDexcom’s FDA warning letter reveals unauthorized changes to sensorsDexcom made a significant design change to a component used in its sensors and did not adequately validate the change, according to the warning letter. 041
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Proud of the 8th District asking, "Where's Congressman Messmer?" #HoosierSky 030
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Thank God for the Canadians. www.news-medical.net/news/2025031...news-medical.netNext-generation, inhaled COVID-19 vaccine enters phase-2 clinical trialResearchers at McMaster University have started a phase-2 clinical trial on a next-generation, inhaled COVID-19 vaccine. 030
Reposted by JuliahElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 09/02/2025USAID uses their money to buy crops from U.S. farmers and send them to kids around the world who need food. Musk uses his money to buy ads during the Superbowl to spread anti-public health propaganda. 19331
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Hey @goodtroublein.bsky.social how does this effect medical research and medical care in Indiana? Can someone help with talking points for contacting our reps? Maybe examples, like current cancer research, impact on Riley? #HoosierSky 120
Reposted by JuliahACLU of Indiana @acluindiana.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Today, the Senate Elections Committee disenfranchised the nearly 400,000 Hoosier voters who voted more than 14 days before the general election last year by passing SB 284 6–3. 32511
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 01/02/2025stoprfkjr.comstoprfkjr.comCall TODAY to stop RFK JrRFK Jr is a danger to every single American… and Trump wants him to lead Medicare. Help us stop him! 010
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 28/01/2025From the Chicago Sun-Times, "The state of Illinois was shut out of Medicaid on Tuesday morning, according to Gov. JB. Pritzker's office" due to Trump's order last night to freeze federal grants. Any word from Gov. Braun or FSSA head Mitch Roob? #HoosierSky 100
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 24/01/2025FSSA chief: check Medicaid eligibility every 1/4 instead of every year. "Advocates warn this move could create a heavier administrative burden on the state, which could end up increasing costs in the long run." What of *personal* burden? #HoosierSky www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/2025-01-16/b...lakeshorepublicmedia.orgBraun administration quick to make Medicaid changes related to eligibility checks, advertisementsIndiana Gov. Mike Braun was sworn in on Monday and his administration has already made changes to the Medicaid program. The most significant change involves how often the Family and Social Services Ad... 021
Reposted by JuliahJ. Offir, PhD @joffirphd.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Note to folks w/ disabilities: the DoJ OCR handles ADA complaints. Both WaPo & Forbes are reporting this new story. "The Justice Department has ordered its civil rights division to halt all ongoing litigation... and not pursue new cases or settlements." 1/2 www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...washingtonpost.comJustice Department freezes all cases in civil rights divisionThe directives halt ongoing civil rights cases and could jeopardize police reform agreements finalized in recent months in Minneapolis and Louisville. 4169112
Reposted by JuliahRobbie Schneider @robbieschneider.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Thinking of my friends battling cancer, living with transplanted organ or are immunocompromised. #hoosiersky 162
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Gov. Mike Braun’s administration has made it an immediate goal to get people off Medicaid “We will further constrain Medicaid eligibility across all the different categories of eligibility,” Roob said. #HoosierSky www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-...wishtv.comBraun's new Medicaid rule impacts Black, Hispanic communitiesGov. Mike Braun's administration has made it an immediate goal to get people off Medicaid, a publicly funded health insurance program. 000
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 18/01/2025What people don't know about, people won't utilize.... #HoosierSky www.wishtv.com/news/braun-a...wishtv.comBraun administration tells providers to stop advertising Medicaid programsIndiana Family and Social Services Administration instructs MCEs to halt all radio and TV advertising of Indiana Medicaid programs. 142
Reposted by JuliahRetired EDMD @scholerined.bsky.social · 14/01/2025My retirement job is going to be working for a large insurance company and approving every claim until they fire me. 920620
Reposted by JuliahMatthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 13/01/2025Medicaid messaging preview for BlueSky thought-leaders: MAGA is coming for Medicaid. They're using the language of policy wonks (e.g. "per capita caps") to hide what they're intending to do: cut Medicaid. Call them cuts. Clarity matters. 7207105
Reposted by JuliahChad Loder @chadloder.dev · 11/01/2025INSULIN NEEDED - if anyone can spare insulin, especially the more shelf-stable pens, please bring them to: Bernie's Coffee Shop 6101 Wilshire Blvd before 6pm today 15696609
Reposted by JuliahSam Levin @samtlevin.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Galen Buckwalter, 68, shared with me his harrowing tale of being forced to flee the Eaton fire alone on his wheelchair through dark streets and fierce winds, dodging debris as fire neared his home. “In emergencies, disabled people are the last to get services…We have no system. You’re on your own”theguardian.comFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’An evacuation order when the Eaton fire threatened Galen Buckwalter’s Sierra Madre home triggered a nightmare odyssey through chaotic streets 341818884
Juliah @juliahhh.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Bloomberg: "Trump took aim at Denmark at a wide-ranging press conference, threatening the country with high tariffs as part of his push to bring Greenland under US control." Danish company Novo Nordisk make 1/2 the insulin used in the world, including my daughter's. This "nonsense" has consequences. 021
Reposted by JuliahAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 06/01/2025Cooper: Should President Biden issue pardons for the January 6 committee members including yourself? Kinzinger: No. I don't want it.. the second you take a pardon it looks like you are guilty of something and I am guilty of nothing except bringing the truth 902932481
Reposted by JuliahMelody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 31/12/2024“Prior authorization is the number one frustrating thing of practicing outpatient medicine right now, far and away,” @gbosslet.bsky.social told me: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...theguardian.comLawmakers take on prior authorization reform as health insurance frustrations mountNearly one in four doctors say the practice of prior authorization has led to serious issues for patients 36718