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This summary outlines key state legislative actions in 2020 that rein in high drug prices and that advocates and lawmakers should watch and consider pushing for in 2021.
America continues to be in the throes of a profound crisis: a deadly disease, an economic downturn, and an erosion of families’ financial security. Since May 15, when Congress passed the Health and Economic…
With Congress back in session on September 8th, it’s time to dial up the pressure for a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package, now. Our community’s advocacy was critical to getting the House to pass the…
In May, Families USA analyzed early trends in Medicaid enrollment related to COVID-19. That analysis highlighted states with early spikes in enrollment in the wake of the pandemic. Not surprisingly, an updated review of…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit quietly delivered a significant victory for America’s families, workers, and employers in the…
Huma Zarif is currently a staff attorney at Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA), an organization that is a respected voice for Washington consumers. In her role, she works towards achieving a health care system where…
As Congress considers an urgently needed package of pandemic response measures, questions have arisen regarding whether a temporary increase to the federal Medicaid matching percentage will become permanent. This fact sheet clarifies that there…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the brutal reality of a health care system that is fundamentally unprepared and struggling to meet the needs of America’s families and consumers. While America’s families are…
On March 21, Tamara Hamilton's 18-month-old grandson started having a small cough. Two days later, March 23, Tucker had a fever of 101.5. Tamara and her daughter, Lillian, called his pediatrician's office, and they…
Susan and John have their own small business and have always had to purchase insurance for themselves. Unfortunately, with Sue's rheumatoid arthritis, they always wound up paying high premiums and higher out of pocket…