When Maryland expanded Medicaid to state residents with incomes up to 138% of the federal

poverty level, my parents had lost their

under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

The year my parents lost their full-time jobs—and consequently their health coverage—
coincided with Maryland's Medicaid expansion.

The year my parents lost their full-time jobs—and consequently their health coverage—
coincided with Maryland's Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. It also happened
to be the year I was diagnosed with diabetes.

Because their salaries—or the lack thereof—fell well below

you can qualify for Medicaid if you earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level.

Their salary fell well below the

Maryland's Medicaid expansion took effect the year both my parents lost their jobs and their
health coverage.

The year my parents lost their jobs and employer-sponsored health coverage coincided with
Maryland's Medicaid expansion.

Losing their jobs meant

My parents both lost their jobs in 2014.

My parents and I lost our health coverage in 2014 after both of them lost their jobs.

The year my parents became unemployed for the first time in more than two decades
happened to be the same year Maryland's Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act
took effect.

Then

Thirsty.
An unquenchable thirst. Sweating.

Politico's exclusives

HHS Secretary Tom Price. CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald. What do they have in common?
Politico's groundbreaking thorough shoe-and-leather responsible for

The news spread like wildfire. Former HHS Secretary Tom Price had….. The news outlet behind
the scoop? Politico, of course.

Politico sent the health care industry ablaze.

Politico's reporting led to former HHS Secretary Tom Price's resignation.

Politico sets itself apart.

Politico exclusive reports

I've written extensively on

The Supreme Court made it an option for states to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care
Act.
https://www.macpac.gov/subtopic/overview-of-the-affordable-care-act-and-medicaid/

ruled the Affordable Care Act

Politico distinguishes itself.

The Affordable Care Act provided states with the option to expand Medicaid

allowed states to expand Medicaid

My first interaction with the health care system as an adult occurred in 2014, when Maryland's
Medicaid expansion took effect and my recently unemployed parents

In May 2013, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) signed into law a bill expanding
Maryland's Medicaid program.

Maryland expanded Medicaid

POLITICO’s mission from the very beginning was to win the audience. We dedicate
ourselves to providing accurate, non-partisan, impactful information to the right people at
the right time so that they can act with confidence and speed. We experiment to avoid being
disrupted and we have fun disrupting others. And we are not afraid to risk failure if it means
being the best at what we do.
POLITICO’s health team is looking for an experienced reporter who understands both the
intricacies of health policy and the impact of health politics going into the 2020
elections. The ideal candidate should be able to break news, write clearly and quickly, and
be able to step back for enterprise pieces. Experience covering courts, the ACA exchanges
and insurance is desirable–and some knowledge of drug pricing and the pharmaceutical
industry is plus. The health team is a large, high-impact, collaborative team with reporters
in DC and several states.
What You'll Need:
 Experienced reporter covering health care policy and politics at the professional level
 Knowledge of the Affordable Care Act and key health care sectors; strong writing
ability
 Established ability to work clearly and accurately on deadline.
Come help us build the story. We’re united by our shared passion and commitment to
non-partisan journalism. We believe in each other’s ambitions and come together to create
something meaningful.

We value our people. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

package, including health and wellness benefits, commuter benefits, retirement plans, as
well as work-life balance flexibility and opportunities for career development.
Let’s keep in touch. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @politicocareers
and #meetPOLITICO.