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Insights Column
10.15.2018
As the 2018 elections approach, now is the time for people to speak out to candidates about the kind of health care system they want, and to hold candidates accountable for delivering on it.…
Insights Column
11.28.2018
Healthcare.gov is now open for business! Until December 15th, consumers can enroll in comprehensive health plans that will start on January 1st 2019. High-quality coverage purchased through healthcare.gov (or a state’s marketplace) includes protections for…
Insights Column
12.20.2018
The Trump Administration has announced initial enrollment numbers for the federally-run Healthcare.gov exchange, which provides individual and small group coverage for the 39 states that do not operate their own state-based exchange. Enrollment was…
Insights Column
05.27.2015
What was once a promise is now a reality: Since the Affordable Care Act became law, 16 million Americans have gained health insurance. Now, opponents of the ACA are changing tack, criticizing the quality of…
Insights Column
01.13.2016
Legislative sessions during an election year are historically shorter, more budget-oriented and less controversial than other years. But as the Obama administration enters its final year, the Affordable Care Act and the tools it…
Insights Column
04.10.2014
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 Care…
Insights Column
10.21.2015
Yesterday, Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced the End Surprise Billing Act, legislation to protect health care consumers from surprise medical bills. Families USA is thrilled to endorse this legislation—we’re encouraged that Representative Doggett, along with more…
Insights Column
02.10.2014
A recent report from the Government Accounting Office(GAO) points to one more reason why expanding health coverage under the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) makes good economic sense. Expanding Medicaid can eliminate gaps in the…
Insights Column
03.11.2014
Enrollment assisters and stakeholder organizations are working tirelessly to help consumers enroll in health coverage that meets their needs and budgets. But for enrollment assisters working in states that have not yet expanded Medicaid,…
Insights Column
03.24.2014
42% of HIV-positive women do not get needed treatment and drugs March is National Women’s History Month. As part of this month of honoring women’s strength, resilience, and leadership, March 10 was designated as…