Uninsured in Virginia: Lori’s Story
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.
How Federal Dollars Are Helping South Dakota
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 / / Insights Column
Health Insurance Mergers: Questions Consumers Want Answered
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 / / Insights Column
Consumer Advocates Should Review New Guidance for 1332 Waivers
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 / / Insights Column
Louisiana to Expand Medicaid: Outlook for the States in 2016
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.