As Republican leaders in Washington prepare legislation to make deep cuts to Medicaid that will cause millions of people to lose their health coverage, some states are attempting to recycle failed policies that will… Read more.
04.03.2025 /
Insights Blog
Despite Its Popularity, the ACA Remains Under Attack and Faces an Uncertain Future On Sunday, March 23, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will celebrate 15 years of giving hundreds of millions of Americans access… Read more.
03.20.2025 /
Cheryl Fish-Parcham,
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Insights Blog
Access to reproductive care continues to be the focus of consequential decisions made in Washington D.C., including by perhaps unlikely people, like the potential leader of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On… Read more.
03.05.2025 /
Insights Blog
On February 6, 2025, Families USA, Community Catalyst, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), led hundreds of health care advocates from national and state partners in a… Read more.
02.11.2025 /
Insights Blog
Last month, Families USA was proud to host more than 650 health care consumer advocates, policy analysts, academics, community organizers and more in Washington D.C. for our 30th annual Health Action Conference. With new… Read more.
02.01.2025 /
Insights Blog
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… Read more.
11.21.2024 /
Insights Blog
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… Read more.
11.01.2024 /
Cheryl Fish-Parcham,
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Insights Blog
Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion about the importance of prioritizing mental health. But if you or a loved one have ever struggled to find a mental health provider for someone in crisis… Read more.
09.26.2024 /
Cheryl Fish-Parcham,
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Insights Blog
On August 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted proposed increases in health insurance rates for 2025 on Healthcare.gov. These proposed increases often go unnoticed this time of year, but they… Read more.
08.26.2024 /
Cheryl Fish-Parcham,
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Insights Blog
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in 2022, laying the foundation for a new pathway to affordable and accessible health care by addressing both the symptoms and root causes of high… Read more.
08.15.2024 /
Evelin Ortiz-Muñoz,
Bailey Reavis,
Lauren Rubenstein,
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Insights Blog
Congress must act to rein in the cost of prescription drugs for the millions of families struggling. Today, millions of families across the United States are worried about affording the health care they… Read more.
08.01.2024 /
Yael Lehmann,
Brian D. Pieninck,
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Insights Blog
Today, June 24, 2024, marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision. Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, our nation’s political landscape has shifted dramatically. We knew that this decision would have a… Read more.
06.24.2024 /
Lauren Rubenstein,
Mackenzie Marshall,
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Insights Blog
Medical debt shouldn't ruin lives, but unfortunately, it's still a big issue in the U.S. Before 2021, one of the nastiest surprises people could face was getting slammed with unexpected medical bills after seeking… Read more.
06.10.2024 /
Justin Charles,
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Insights Blog
The United States has become increasingly more diverse over time, with individuals who identify as persons of color; Black, Latino, and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) making up 43.6% of the current U.S.… Read more.
06.06.2024 /
Ruby Baxley,
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Insights Blog
The Biden administration is taking huge strides to protect individuals and families in the U.S. by cracking down on insurance providers and brokers that purport to offer “affordable” coverage options but leave people high… Read more.
05.30.2024 /
Kiersten Zinyengere,
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Insights Blog
Let's talk about the current troubles people run into when receiving health care in the U.S. The hassle of making an appointment, switching doctors, getting piles of bills, and managing individual specialists who don't… Read more.
05.01.2024 /
Justin Charles,
Kiersten Zinyengere,
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Insights Blog
