Myra Batchelder
@myrabatchelder.bsky.social
Policy. Advocacy. Public Health.
Health Equity. SRHRJ. COVID-19.
Consultant working with nonprofits and social impact organizations.
New Yorker. Midwesterner.
She/her.
Health Equity. SRHRJ. COVID-19.
Consultant working with nonprofits and social impact organizations.
New Yorker. Midwesterner.
She/her.
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Husband wins Ohio lottery scratch-off, plans to cover wife's cancer treatment
A husband who won a $500,000 scratch-off ticket in Ohio, and said he planned to pay off his wife's medical debt for her cancer treatment.
www.freep.com
"Husband wins Ohio lottery scratch-off, plans to cover wife's cancer treatment"
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world and should provide universal healthcare.
No one should have to win the lottery to afford cancer treatment.
www.freep.com/story/money/...
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world and should provide universal healthcare.
No one should have to win the lottery to afford cancer treatment.
www.freep.com/story/money/...
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A Yale youth poll published Monday asked respondents who they’d support if the primary were held today—
#AOC lead by double digits among Democrats under 35 — outpacing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, & other hypothetical 2028 contenders
#AOC lead by double digits among Democrats under 35 — outpacing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, & other hypothetical 2028 contenders
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A Yale youth poll published Monday asked respondents who they’d support if the primary were held today—
#AOC lead by double digits among Democrats under 35 — outpacing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, & other hypothetical 2028 contenders
#AOC lead by double digits among Democrats under 35 — outpacing Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, & other hypothetical 2028 contenders
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Uneducated MAGA voters have no clue about healthcare in the United States! ACA vs. Obamacare?
December 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Uneducated MAGA voters have no clue about healthcare in the United States! ACA vs. Obamacare?
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I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
December 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who will fight, not fold. I recognize this moment, and I’m ready to meet it. #FightDontFold #LanderForNYC #LanderForCongress
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Call your Senators and Rep and urge them to extend ACA tax credits! www.congress.gov/contact-us
www.congress.gov
December 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Call your Senators and Rep and urge them to extend ACA tax credits! www.congress.gov/contact-us
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Ossoff: "She's gonna have to give up her insurance in the middle of chemotherapy while she's fighting breast cancer. What are people supposed to do when they lose health insurance in the middle of a cancer battle? ... this is life or death"
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Ossoff: "She's gonna have to give up her insurance in the middle of chemotherapy while she's fighting breast cancer. What are people supposed to do when they lose health insurance in the middle of a cancer battle? ... this is life or death"
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BREAKING: Democrats have flipped a conservative state House seat in Georgia in yet another upset.
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
Breaking: Georgia Democrats flip conservative seat in yet another upset
That's 25 pickups for Democrats nationwide this year—and zero for Republicans
www.the-downballot.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have flipped a conservative state House seat in Georgia in yet another upset.
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
It's a 14-point overperformance *and* the 25th legislative flip of the year for Dems. Republicans? Zero.
Read our complete writeup here -->
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BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
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My sister and her husband are not going to be able to afford health insurance for their family next year unless something changes, the rates would be so high that it would mean they would have to choose between paying for housing or paying for insurance, and they'd rather not be homeless.
December 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My sister and her husband are not going to be able to afford health insurance for their family next year unless something changes, the rates would be so high that it would mean they would have to choose between paying for housing or paying for insurance, and they'd rather not be homeless.
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People are going to die because of the pending insurance premium hikes. I know the terrain of discourse is inconsistent and goes through a tumble cycle every 24 hours, but I really think we need to hone in on this reality and drive it home for people.
December 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
People are going to die because of the pending insurance premium hikes. I know the terrain of discourse is inconsistent and goes through a tumble cycle every 24 hours, but I really think we need to hone in on this reality and drive it home for people.
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Democrats continued their run of successes in special elections by flipping a state House seat in Georgia Tuesday, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk.
Democrat Eric Gisler will defeat Republican Mack “Dutch” Guest in the 121st House District. https://cnn.it/4qjT3cT
Democrat Eric Gisler will defeat Republican Mack “Dutch” Guest in the 121st House District. https://cnn.it/4qjT3cT
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Democrats continued their run of successes in special elections by flipping a state House seat in Georgia Tuesday, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk.
Democrat Eric Gisler will defeat Republican Mack “Dutch” Guest in the 121st House District. https://cnn.it/4qjT3cT
Democrat Eric Gisler will defeat Republican Mack “Dutch” Guest in the 121st House District. https://cnn.it/4qjT3cT
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I was dx with breast cancer in 2006 and I had insurance and it still cost me 30k. In 2006. Now? I can’t even imagine.
December 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I was dx with breast cancer in 2006 and I had insurance and it still cost me 30k. In 2006. Now? I can’t even imagine.
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I had tonsil/lymph node cancer 1n 2019 and I paid about 12k because i had great insurance I only paid 50 bucks per test or visit
Without it I think it was over $900,000 and that was "only"
35 radiation treatments and 6 chemo treatments.
I pay 887 a month now, without subs it is 2,300 per month!
Without it I think it was over $900,000 and that was "only"
35 radiation treatments and 6 chemo treatments.
I pay 887 a month now, without subs it is 2,300 per month!
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I had tonsil/lymph node cancer 1n 2019 and I paid about 12k because i had great insurance I only paid 50 bucks per test or visit
Without it I think it was over $900,000 and that was "only"
35 radiation treatments and 6 chemo treatments.
I pay 887 a month now, without subs it is 2,300 per month!
Without it I think it was over $900,000 and that was "only"
35 radiation treatments and 6 chemo treatments.
I pay 887 a month now, without subs it is 2,300 per month!
Reposted by Myra Batchelder
Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her groundbreaking victory as Miami mayor!
We're thrilled to witness the election of a Democratic mayor in Miami for the first time in nearly 30 years, and we look forward to all she'll accomplish for the people of Miami as the first woman mayor.
We're thrilled to witness the election of a Democratic mayor in Miami for the first time in nearly 30 years, and we look forward to all she'll accomplish for the people of Miami as the first woman mayor.
December 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her groundbreaking victory as Miami mayor!
We're thrilled to witness the election of a Democratic mayor in Miami for the first time in nearly 30 years, and we look forward to all she'll accomplish for the people of Miami as the first woman mayor.
We're thrilled to witness the election of a Democratic mayor in Miami for the first time in nearly 30 years, and we look forward to all she'll accomplish for the people of Miami as the first woman mayor.
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"The current health and economic burden of long COVID may already exceed that of a number of other chronic diseases ... This could be a significant drain on businesses, third-party payers, the healthcare system, and society."
#LongCovid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842946/
#LongCovid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842946/
The Current and Future Burden of Long COVID in the United States - PubMed
The current health and economic burden of long COVID may already exceed that of a number of other chronic diseases and will continue to grow each year as COVID-19 cases increase. This could be a significant drain on businesses, third-party payers, the healthcare system, and society.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"The current health and economic burden of long COVID may already exceed that of a number of other chronic diseases ... This could be a significant drain on businesses, third-party payers, the healthcare system, and society."
#LongCovid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842946/
#LongCovid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842946/
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I am chronically ill. My insurance through my husband's UAW plan - admittedly a Cadillac plan by all accounts - has paid $175k in claims for my disability this year alone. My portion has been less than $5k (which is still a lot for us financially but I will gladly take it)
$1000 in a HSA and a gym in the airport is not going to be enough if you get cancer.
We need to extend the ACA tax credits and work to put in place a universal healthcare system in the United States.
We need to extend the ACA tax credits and work to put in place a universal healthcare system in the United States.
December 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I am chronically ill. My insurance through my husband's UAW plan - admittedly a Cadillac plan by all accounts - has paid $175k in claims for my disability this year alone. My portion has been less than $5k (which is still a lot for us financially but I will gladly take it)
"The Importance of Premium Tax Credits" Fact Sheet from @familiesusa.bsky.social
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familiesusa.org/resources/th...
The Importance of Premium Tax Credits: Affording Health Insurance Coast to Coast
If Congress doesn't act, this assistance will be cut, and millions of people will face losing their health insurance, delaying or skipping needed health care, or taking on medical debt they cannot aff...
familiesusa.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
"The Importance of Premium Tax Credits" Fact Sheet from @familiesusa.bsky.social
familiesusa.org/resources/th...
familiesusa.org/resources/th...
"Demand Congress extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits before December 31st."
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
Demand Congress extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits before December 31st.
The Senate is expected to vote December 10 or 11 on an extension of the enhanced ACA premium tax credits, which are keeping health insurance more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. With t...
actionnetwork.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
"Demand Congress extend the enhanced ACA premium tax credits before December 31st."
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
$1000 in a HSA and a gym in the airport is not going to be enough if you get cancer.
We need to extend the ACA tax credits and work to put in place a universal healthcare system in the United States.
We need to extend the ACA tax credits and work to put in place a universal healthcare system in the United States.
December 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
$1000 in a HSA and a gym in the airport is not going to be enough if you get cancer.
We need to extend the ACA tax credits and work to put in place a universal healthcare system in the United States.
We need to extend the ACA tax credits and work to put in place a universal healthcare system in the United States.
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"In this building, maybe it's about the politics, but in the real world and in Georgia, this is life or death."
December 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"In this building, maybe it's about the politics, but in the real world and in Georgia, this is life or death."
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And speaking to how unserious this plan is, it magically assumes that a system to provide federally-funded HSA contributions to Marketplace enrollees (assuming they even have HSAs or are even in HSA-eligible Marketplace plans) could be up and running immediately rather than take months or years.
December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
And speaking to how unserious this plan is, it magically assumes that a system to provide federally-funded HSA contributions to Marketplace enrollees (assuming they even have HSAs or are even in HSA-eligible Marketplace plans) could be up and running immediately rather than take months or years.
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We have a broken healthcare system that must be fixed, but the solution in the short-term isn't to deny people the ACA tax credits that they rely on.
We must extend the subsidies so people aren't kicked off their healthcare next month, *and* we need Medicare for All.
We must extend the subsidies so people aren't kicked off their healthcare next month, *and* we need Medicare for All.
December 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We have a broken healthcare system that must be fixed, but the solution in the short-term isn't to deny people the ACA tax credits that they rely on.
We must extend the subsidies so people aren't kicked off their healthcare next month, *and* we need Medicare for All.
We must extend the subsidies so people aren't kicked off their healthcare next month, *and* we need Medicare for All.
Reposted by Myra Batchelder
"Husband wins Ohio lottery scratch-off, plans to cover wife's cancer treatment"
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world and should provide universal healthcare.
No one should have to win the lottery to afford cancer treatment.
www.freep.com/story/money/...
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world and should provide universal healthcare.
No one should have to win the lottery to afford cancer treatment.
www.freep.com/story/money/...
Husband wins Ohio lottery scratch-off, plans to cover wife's cancer treatment
A husband who won a $500,000 scratch-off ticket in Ohio, and said he planned to pay off his wife's medical debt for her cancer treatment.
www.freep.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
"Husband wins Ohio lottery scratch-off, plans to cover wife's cancer treatment"
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world and should provide universal healthcare.
No one should have to win the lottery to afford cancer treatment.
www.freep.com/story/money/...
The United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world and should provide universal healthcare.
No one should have to win the lottery to afford cancer treatment.
www.freep.com/story/money/...
Dreaming of living in a country that works to ensure everyone has access to healthcare, rather than one that works to take healthcare away from people. #HealthCareIsAHumanRight
Calling my Congressmembers to urge them to extend ACA tax credits and to work for universal healthcare in the long-term.
Calling my Congressmembers to urge them to extend ACA tax credits and to work for universal healthcare in the long-term.
December 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Dreaming of living in a country that works to ensure everyone has access to healthcare, rather than one that works to take healthcare away from people. #HealthCareIsAHumanRight
Calling my Congressmembers to urge them to extend ACA tax credits and to work for universal healthcare in the long-term.
Calling my Congressmembers to urge them to extend ACA tax credits and to work for universal healthcare in the long-term.
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Senate Republican health "plan" doesn't extend expiring enhanced Marketplace premium credits at all. Just $ for Health Savings Accounts while cutting federal #Medicaid $ for states using their own funds to cover undocumented immigrants & prohibiting Medicaid coverage of gender affirming care (1/2)
December 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Senate Republican health "plan" doesn't extend expiring enhanced Marketplace premium credits at all. Just $ for Health Savings Accounts while cutting federal #Medicaid $ for states using their own funds to cover undocumented immigrants & prohibiting Medicaid coverage of gender affirming care (1/2)
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Senators Crapo & Cassidy have now released bill language for their health "plan". Besides nothing on expiring Marketplace credits and HSAs, it adds 3 harmful #Medicaid cuts from House version of H.R. 1 that were dropped in final law due to Senate rules (1/x): www.finance.senate.gov/download/hea...
[2025-12-08] Download: Health Care Freedom for Patients Act | The United States Senate Committee on Finance | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
[2025-12-08] Download: Health Care Freedom for Patients Act | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
www.finance.senate.gov
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Senators Crapo & Cassidy have now released bill language for their health "plan". Besides nothing on expiring Marketplace credits and HSAs, it adds 3 harmful #Medicaid cuts from House version of H.R. 1 that were dropped in final law due to Senate rules (1/x): www.finance.senate.gov/download/hea...