Thank you for your interest and support. The Indiana Association of United Ways usually provides its Policy Update on "odd Fridays" (1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays). Contact us if you have any questions or comments about content (past, present or desired for the future).
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Tell Congress: In honor of Veterans Day, save tax credits received by our veterans
Indiana is home to more than 475,000 veterans. About 47,000 of our Hoosier veterans receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The EITC and CTC are pro-work, pro-family tax policies that help families.
If Congress does not act, 256,000 Hoosiers, including about 25,000 Hoosier veterans, will lose all or part of the EITC or CTC. Married couples would face higher marriage penalties and cuts. Families with more than two children would face an EITC cut. Indiana would lose $264 million, directly impacting the pockets of workers and businesses.
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A special 2-Minute Update and reflection with Roger Frick
Watch the 2-minute highlights from our Policy Update.
IaUW President Roger Frick joins us to discuss what he believes have been the greatest policy achievements for United Ways. Roger is planning retirement after a 30-year career with United Ways.
Roger Frick and Maggie Snyder of our IaUW Policy-Advocacy Team provided this update and reflection.
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 Election results
Voter turnout was low for municipal elections, continuing to fall to less than 25% in many communities.
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 Legislative Study Committee topics - info repeated
Organization Day will be held Tuesday, November 17.
Repeated from last issue: The interim study committees of the Indiana General Assembly have concluded. Of interest to our readers are:
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 Tools to evaluate Health Insurance
Most of us know that we can enroll through www.healthcare.gov. There are new tools to help consumers evaluate and understand different health insurance options.
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 Find or post a health insurance enrollment event.
IN211 maintains a calendar of health insurance education and enrollment events. What happens at an outreach or enrollment event? Events range from a "health fair" atmosphere with many organizations, flu shots and other services to a quiet place for one-on-one interaction with Certified Navigators.
If your organization would like to host an event to educate and enroll your consumers in health insurance, Navigators may be available to come to you.
Or you may sign up for IN211's one-way text or e-tips:
- For Consumers: Text 4TIPS to 898211 (Standard message and data rates may apply)
- For Providers: Text 4PROVIDERS to 85511 (Standard message and data rates may apply)
- Sign up for the IN211 e-tips: Complete this form to sign up for email tips
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 IN211 connects thousands of Hoosiers to healthcare
In addition to maintaining detailed information for consumers and providers alike, Indiana's 2-1-1 centers are pre-screening and referring callers to Navigators and healthcare options. Check out the new reports: Caller Results and System Results from the IN211 Healthcare Project. IN211 reports show the range of referrals and other projects.
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Weigh in on issues important to you!
 We work to highlight important opportunities to weigh in on rulemaking or public comment periods. Here are a few opportunities.
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 IaUW Public PolicyIaUW is a nonpartisan organization that works to advance policy principles and compromise solutions for the common good. We focus on policies that are aligned with the impact work in local communities conducted by our 61 United Ways and United Funds.
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Education, so that children are prepared for and succeed in school;
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Income/Financial Stability, so that individuals and families may achieve and sustain financial stability;
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Health, so that individuals may access quality healthcare; and
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Strong Communities, where a statewide 2-1-1 network and a strong charitable sector help communities thrive.
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Frequently Requested Links / Documents
iauw.org - Learn about the Indiana Association of United Ways, current trainings and conferences and the ways we support local United Ways/Funds, partners and communities.
IaUW Policy / Advocacy info - Review and download IaUW Policy Priorities, Third House calendar, bill lists, fact sheets, talking points and testimony.
Advocacy Action Center - Contact your member of Congress or State Legislator, provided through our partnership with United Way Worldwide.
IaUW Policy Update Archive - Read prior issues, special articles and key documents produced by IaUW related to public policy and advocacy.
Community Report Card - Check out key indicators in Education, Income and Health for your neighborhood, county or region.
IN211.org - S earch for human service information available through the referral database or by calling 2-1-1. Download reports about resources, needs, gaps and trends from Indiana 211 Partnership.
NRN Calendar - Register for high-quality and affordable training for nonprofit staff and volunteers by the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network.
Indiana General Assembly
- Check the hearing or floor schedule, watch a live or recorded hearing or floor session and look up your legislators.
Library of Congress
- Look up bills introduced in Congress. Note that the THOMAS site will be maintained through 2014 and fully replaced by Congress.gov.
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