2014

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 ...

Health Insurance Marketplace Experts: Savvier Consumers Prioritizing Health Care Needs over Premiums

Update: Our December 17 teleconference with officials from state-based marketplaces in California, Kentucky, New York, and Washington provided further insight into the progress of this second open e...

Best of 2014: Rate Review, Network Adequacy, and High-Deductible Health Plans

We asked our policy experts to share their picks for 2014’s must-read—or, in some cases, must-see—articles, reports, videos, and more. See more “best of” lists from our teams working on hea...

New York’s New “Surprise Bill” Law Rolls out New Health Insurance Protections for Consumers

UPDATE 4/1/2015: Law protecting against surprise medical bills in New York goes into effect Health care consumers in New York had a great deal to celebrate when, on the last day of the Affordable ...