Why Should Black Women Care about Medicaid and Its Expansion - Jan 30,2013

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 11 a.m. EST. on Black Womens Health Report with Eleanor Hinton Hoytt Medicaid is major provider of health coverage for uninsured Black families and a lifeline for those who have serious, acute health care needs. It provides access to basic health care services for women - pap smears, family planning, maternal care; long term care and benefits for low-income seniors and those who are disabled; and comprehensive benefits for children. Medicaid for Black families is Imperative! Join the Imperative on Wednesday, January 30, at 11 a.m. EST, as we discuss with board member and NHELP Attorney Debbie Reid and Writer Nadra Kareem Nittle how Medicaid and its expansion impacts Black familes and what you can do to help engage your state and federal leaders in supporting Medicaid expansion. Call in with your comments and questions at 646-381-4662 during the live broadcast or email them to prior to the show or during at asktheexpert@blackwomenshealth.org.