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The Affordable Care Act Is a ‘Three-Legged Stool’

One of the most significant and popular features of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the new protection that puts an end to insurance company discrimination against people with pre-existing health conditions. This important… Read more.

02.18.2015 / Ron Pollack, / Insights Column

State Advocates’ Agenda for Private Health Insurance in 2015

Around the country, health care advocates are developing advocacy agendas to ensure that private health insurance plans meet consumers’ needs. From addressing high costs for consumers to strengthening provider networks to improving prescription drug… Read more.

02.18.2015 / Cheryl Fish-Parcham, Claire McAndrew, / Insights Column

Common-Sense Legislation Would Extend Funding for CHIP

Earlier today, Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) along with Representatives Gene Green (D-TX) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ) introduced legislation to extend funding for the highly successful Children's… Read more.

02.12.2015 / Shannon Attanasio, / Insights Column

Five Key Points in Briefs about King v. Burwell

King v. Burwel, is a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that threatens to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The case challenges the government’s provision of tax credits to help consumers buy health insurance… Read more.

02.11.2015 / Ron Pollack, / Insights Column