2014

Congressman Ryan’s Fiscal Year 2015 Proposed Budget Cuts Health Care for Millions of Americans

Congressman Paul Ryan released his budget proposal today for Fiscal Year 2015, outlining the funding and policy priorities for House Republicans. As in past years, this budget cuts a large chunk of he...

Our Nation’s Health Depends on Fixing Persistent Health Disparities

With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, more Americans can afford quality health insurance. However, having health insurance does not always equal having access to high-quality health care. This ...

Top 9 Occupations of the Employed but Uninsured in Virginia Who Would Benefit from Medicaid Expansion

Those who would most benefit from expanding Medicaid in Virginia are working individuals and families with incomes up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level ($27,310 for a family of three in 2014...

Expanding Medicaid: Better Health, Jobs, and Economic Activity for States

Update: In July 2015, Alaska Governor Bill Walker announced plans to expand Medicaid, bringing the number of states not expanding to 20. 24 states have chosen not to accept federal funds that would...

Congress Should Make Funding for Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) a Top Priority

Federal funding for CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) expires in September 2015. At a time when we are expanding health coverage through the Affordable Care Act, we must also ensu...

Medicaid Expansion in Kentucky Leads to Spike in Use of Preventive Health Services

When Kentucky expanded Medicaid on January 1, 2014, the state made a commitment to improving the health, quality of life, and long-term wellness of its residents. Early data suggest that Medicaid expa...

Network Adequacy 101: An Explainer

The ability of health plan provider networks to deliver the right care, at the right time, without enrollees having to travel too far is critical to a good health care system. This is known as network...

Designing Silver Health Plans with Affordable Out-of-Pocket Costs for Lower- and Moderate-Income Consumers

On May 14, Families USA released new research examining access to care for consumers with high out-of-pocket costs. Many low- and moderate-income consumers can’t afford to pay the full cost of ...

World Cup 2014 Health Rankings

Countries that spend more on health care often also have a higher life expectancy, though many other factors can contribute to variations across countries. Our infographic shows health care spending ...

Getting Health Insurance Through Special Enrollment Periods in the Marketplace

Updated July 2015 Did you know that you can sign up for insurance in the health insurance marketplace at any time during the year if there are big changes in your life? Even though the marketplace...