Updated May 5, 2016 In 2016, there has been tremendous progress in improving consumers’ access to in-network providers. At Families USA, we have launched a campaign to enact standards to address this issue at… Read more.
04.07.2016 /
Claire McAndrew,
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Insights Blog
The Affordable Care Act has helped expand access to affordable health insurance to millions of Americans. But consumers’ out-of-pocket costs are sometimes still too high, preventing them from getting the care they need. In… Read more.
03.30.2016 /
Lydia Mitts,
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Insights Blog
This week, the House Ways and Means Committee in Congress will vote on legislation that would eliminate caps on how much money marketplace consumers must repay the federal government if they receive more premium tax credits… Read more.
03.16.2016 /
Kara Nester,
Cheryl Fish-Parcham,
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Insights Blog
Personal stories are one of the most powerful tools an organization can employ in its work. They inspire connection and empathy while simultaneously challenging stereotypes, humanizing policies or statistics, and illustrating facts and figures.… Read more.
03.15.2016 /
Cate Bonacini,
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Insights Blog
There's a lot to like in the new “Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters” rule from the federal government, both about what insurers must offer in the health plans they sell on the federal marketplace in… Read more.
03.09.2016 /
Claire McAndrew,
Lydia Mitts,
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Insights Blog
With a majority of states expanding Medicaid, many more people stand to gain health coverage, including those recently released from jail or prison. States are re-evaluating their policies regarding Medicaid for incarcerated residents. We’ve… Read more.
03.08.2016 /
Insights Blog
Across the country, state advocates are pursuing multiple strategies to improve health care in America. Three years into the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, many advocates are focusing on extending health insurance… Read more.
03.03.2016 /
Insights Blog
This is the second year that everyone who files taxes must indicate whether they have health insurance. Depending on their coverage status, some people may also need to supply additional information. These relatively new… Read more.
02.25.2016 /
Kara Nester,
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Insights Blog
In late 2015, Lori was in desperate need of cardiology care for her heart condition. In the past, she had always been able to pick up the phone and schedule appointments with her specialists.… Read more.
02.18.2016 /
Jenna Temkin,
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Insights Blog
One of the top priorities of the right-wing group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is stopping Medicaid expansion across the country. And in South Dakota, they’ve stepped up their operations, working to derail expansion discussions in… Read more.
02.16.2016 /
Dee Mahan,
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Insights Blog
Last July, four insurance giants announced proposed mergers. Anthem is proposing to purchase Cigna, and Aetna to purchase Humana. A merged Anthem-Cigna would cover 53 million people, and a merged Aetna-Humana would cover more than 33… Read more.
01.27.2016 /
Joseph Ditré,
Claire McAndrew,
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Insights Blog
Last month, HHS and the Department of the Treasury issued new guidance on state innovation waivers that includes stronger protections for low-income and vulnerable consumers. We believe many of its provisions should be added to federal… Read more.
01.14.2016 /
Cheryl Fish-Parcham,
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Insights Blog
Legislative sessions during an election year are historically shorter, more budget-oriented and less controversial than other years. But as the Obama administration enters its final year, the Affordable Care Act and the tools it… Read more.
01.13.2016 /
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Insights Blog
As we near the end of the third open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, navigators and assisters are rightly focused on signing up as many people as they can for marketplace coverage… Read more.
01.06.2016 /
Heather Bates,
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Insights Blog
A year from now, consumers shopping for insurance on HealthCare.gov in federally facilitated marketplaces may be happy with some new plan choices and better protections for 2017. That's because, earlier this month, the federal… Read more.
12.10.2015 /
Cheryl Fish-Parcham,
Lydia Mitts,
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Insights Blog
In horse racing, it is not a good idea to change jockeys when you have a winner. That is why Governor–elect Matt Bevin should not rush into a decision on Kentucky’s winning approach to… Read more.
12.02.2015 /
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Insights Blog
