2019
Final “Public Charge” Rule Discriminates against Lawfully Present Immigrants and Visa Applicants, Harming Health
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule, scheduled to go into effect February 24, 2020, that takes direct aim at middle- and lower-income immigrants who are lawfully resid...
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Families USA’s Letter to Capitol Hill on Support for Surprise Billing Legislation
On August 13, Families USA sent this letter to Capitol Hill offering support for legislation to end “surprise billing,” along with specific recommendations for lawmakers as they consider legisla...
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Comments on Trump Administration Proposed Section 1557 Rules: Nondiscrimination in Health and Health Education Programs or Activities
The Trump administration’s proposed rules on Section 1557 will harm families with limited-English proficiency, adults and children with disabilities, and people subject to many forms of discriminati...
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Trump Administration Threatens Immigrant Families Fact Sheet
The Trump administration final rule on public charge drastically changes the requirements for certain immigrants to enter the United States and/or become permanent residents. Most immigrants who are e...
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Texas vs. United States: What’s at stake for Veterans
State and federal opponents of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have filed a lawsuit asking the courts to throw out the entire ACA, based on Congress’s 2017 decision to eliminate the tax penalty for pe...
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Testimony Before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Texas v. United States
In this July 10, 2019 testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Frederick Isasi, Executive Director at Families USA, discusses the disastrous effects on families across this nati...
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Three Things You Need To Know About Texas v. United States Litigation
Texas v US is a case brought by brought by 18 Republican attorneys general and governors (led by Texas) and two individuals that threatens access to health care and financial security for millions of ...
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Health Care Repeal Lawsuit Digital Toolkit
Key Messages Striking down the Affordable Care Act will fall harshly on America's children, especially those who have a pre-existing condition. The law ensures that no child can be denied health ...
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Maryland’s Path to a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Written by Catherine Kirk Robins, Deputy Director, Maryland Citizen’s Health Initiative The drug pricing system in this country is broken. Lifesaving medicines are frequently priced out of reach,...
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Texas v. United States Issue Briefs
In Texas v. United States, 18 states are asking unelected federal judges to repeal the ACA, the most significant domestic policy legislation enacted by Congress in generations. If this suit succeeds, ...
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