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30 organizations representing patients, providers and diabetics, have sent a letter asking Governor Kay Ivey to update Alabama Medicaid policy to expand access to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). CGMs are critical tools that help…
American voters overwhelmingly say the economy and rising costs are the top issues that policymakers need to address. There is no better way for Congress to deliver for the American people and small businesses…
All families and people across our nation should have access to the health care they need at a price they can afford. But our health care system is currently designed to rake in the…
Lacey Lyons, born two and a half months prematurely in Whites Creek, Tennessee, has been navigating the complexities of the health care system her entire life. The challenges began with her diagnoses of mild…
As part of our mission to advocate for equitable, affordable, high-quality care and coverage for all in the U.S., Families USA is working to support health care policies that move toward an equitable and…
The scariest thing about getting medical treatment shouldn’t be the bill, but over the past few decades, big health care corporations have become big businesses, at a big cost to all of us. So,…
Families USA commented on the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters that affects Marketplace coverage for 2026. Our comments focused on: Ways Navigators and assisters might help people reduce medical debt; Improved oversight…
Raise Awareness! Every November, Diabetes Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes, a chronic disease that affects millions of people in America. There are multiple types of diabetes including…
On November 1, open enrollment begins for the 2025 plan year in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplaces across the country. Open enrollment offers individuals and families who don’t have access to health…
Diabetes prevalence in Alabama is an ongoing threat, and Alabamians experience some of the highest rates of diabetes in the country. Unmanaged diabetes can have devastating health consequences, and totals $5.9 billion annually in…