Insights Column 04.12.2016
Top Five Blogs So Far in 2016
We know you have a lot going on, and there isn’t always time to read everything. That’s why we’ve rounded up five of our most popular blogs published between January and March of this…
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Insights Column 04.07.2016
How States Are Improving Consumers’ Access to In-Network Health Care Providers
Updated May 5, 2016 In 2016, there has been tremendous progress in improving consumers’ access to in-network providers. At Families USA, we have launched a campaign to enact standards to address this issue at…
Fact Sheet 04.05.2016
Block Grants: A Bad Idea for Medicaid
Updated January 23, 2017: President Trump and his advisors have indicated that they will pursue a Medicaid block grant as part of their attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Turning Medicaid into a block grant is…
Insights Column 03.30.2016
How Health Insurance Companies and Policymakers Can Make Care More Affordable
The Affordable Care Act has helped expand access to affordable health insurance to millions of Americans. But consumers’ out-of-pocket costs are sometimes still too high, preventing them from getting the care they need. In…
Insights Column 03.16.2016
3 Things to Know about Affordable Care Act Repayment Caps
This week, the House Ways and Means Committee in Congress will vote on legislation that would eliminate caps on how much money marketplace consumers must repay the federal government if they receive more premium tax credits…
Insights Column 03.15.2016
How Building a Story Bank Program Can Help Your Organization
Personal stories are one of the most powerful tools an organization can employ in its work. They inspire connection and empathy while simultaneously challenging stereotypes, humanizing policies or statistics, and illustrating facts and figures.…
Insights Column 03.09.2016
CMS Finalizes Health Insurance Plan Standards, Enrollment for 2017
There's a lot to like in the new “Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters” rule from the federal government, both about what insurers must offer in the health plans they sell on the federal marketplace in…
Insights Column 03.08.2016
Why States Should Suspend Medicaid for People During Incarceration
With a majority of states expanding Medicaid, many more people stand to gain health coverage, including those recently released from jail or prison. States are re-evaluating their policies regarding Medicaid for incarcerated residents. We’ve…
Insights Column 03.03.2016
Voices of Health Advocates: Priorities for 2016
Across the country, state advocates are pursuing multiple strategies to improve health care in America. Three years into the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, many advocates are focusing on extending health insurance…
Insights Column 02.25.2016
Health Insurance and 2015 Taxes: A Quick Guide
This is the second year that everyone who files taxes must indicate whether they have health insurance. Depending on their coverage status, some people may also need to supply additional information. These relatively new…