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Insights Column
09.09.2014
The Affordable Care Act did a lot to help uninsured consumers get health coverage, but it did not entirely resolve the very real problems with insurance affordability for low- and moderate-income consumers. These consumers…
Insights Column
09.16.2014
Proposed health insurance premium rates for 2015 varied greatly among states and insurers. To limit unreasonable rate increases,Families USA encourages state advocates to engage in the rate review process. Earlier this year, we explained…
Insights Column
09.17.2014
The Obama administration announced on Monday that 115,000 consumers will lose their health coverage under the Affordable Care Act on October 1 because they did not submit the proper paperwork proving their legal immigration or citizenship status. An…
Insights Column
09.18.2014
The Affordable Care Act has made immense strides in expanding access to affordable health coverage. But some lower and moderate-income consumers may still struggle to afford coverage and care, even with the help of…
Insights Column
10.02.2014
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…
Insights Column
10.23.2014
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 networks. The…
Insights Column
11.06.2014
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 affordable, high-quality health care? They will…
Insights Column
11.11.2014
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 health insurance—even though they…
Insights Column
11.14.2014
January 14, 2015 [teleconference highlights] January 8, 2015 [teleconference highlights] December 17, 2014 [teleconference highlights] December 5, 2014 [teleconference highlights] In preparation for the start of the second open enrollment period for the health…
Insights Column
11.17.2014
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 enrollment some assister and navigator organizations are coordinating…