Insights Column

Trending: Revolution or Reform? How the Health System Is Changing

Each month, we weigh in on selected news stories and trending debates that are shaping the direction of health care policy. The start of the second open enrollment period is less than 50 days away....

Three Steps for Monitoring and Enforcing Health Insurance Provider Network Protections

Much like a cell phone, an insurance plan is only as good as its network. Protections enacted at the federal and state levels are an important step toward strengthening private insurance provider netw...

Trending: How Will the 2014 Midterm Elections Affect Health Care Advocacy?

This week’s midterm and gubernatorial elections shifted the political landscape dramatically. How will these changes affect the work of Families USA and other advocates whose goal is achieving affor...

Why Assisters Should Encourage People to Apply for Health Coverage Even If They Fall in the Coverage Gap

Updated December 15, 2014 Here’s an important reminder for enrollment assisters and navigators this open enrollment period and beyond: People who fall in the coverage gap should still apply for h...

Five Key Insights by Health Insurance Marketplace Experts for a Successful Second Open Enrollment Season

January 14, 2015 [teleconference highlights] January 8, 2015 [teleconference highlights] December 17, 2014 [teleconference highlights] December 5, 2014 [teleconference highlights] In p...

Dos and Don’ts of Partnering with Health Insurers on Enrollment Activities

Visit Families USA’s Enrollment Assister Resource Center for more materials to help make this open enrollment a success. In addition to typical partners such as community groups, this open en...

Why Minnesota and New York Are Pursuing Basic Health Programs

This month, Minnesota will be the first state to submit its blueprint for a Basic Health Program to the federal government for approval. This is the first blog in our series encouraging states to cons...

Key Policy Decisions in Minnesota’s Basic Health Program

This month, Minnesota will be the first state to submit its blueprint for a Basic Health Program to the federal government for approval. This is the second blog in our series encouraging states to con...

Advocacy Tips for Basic Health Programs

This month, Minnesota will be the first state to submit its blueprint for a Basic Health program to the federal government for approval. This is the final blog in our series encouraging states to co...

Trending: Meeting Health Care Challenges and Pursuing Opportunities in 2015

As 2014 comes to a close, numerous challenges and opportunities lie ahead to ensure that as many Americans as possible get the health care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. As ...