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High prescription drug prices hurt families and consumers by adding financial stress to devastating illness. States have led the way to take action against high and rising drug prices, and with the help of…
November is Native American Heritage month. It’s a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and traditions of American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), and elevate the many contributions they have made to our…
Update 11/07/18: Three states, Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah, passed ballot measures to expand Medicaid. Update 11/01/18: Enrollment begins in Virginia's Medicaid expansion; coverage starts January 1, 2019. One of the most important--and popular--provisions of…
This report explores near-term state options for lowering insurance costs in the individual market by expanding the circle of coverage, focusing on policy approaches that are innovative, practical, and ready for adoption in 2019.
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…
Since July, a grim drumbeat has sounded from Arkansas: thousands of people losing their health insurance every month, disenrolled from Medicaid and “locked out” from rejoining until next year. This past June Arkansas began…
The benefits of Medicaid coverage for children are wide-ranging, long-lasting, and extend beyond childhood. Compared to uninsured children, children covered by Medicaid have greater access to health services; have better health outcomes; do better…
On November 6th, we saw a “Health Care Wave” sweep across the country altering the balance of power in Washington and across state capitols across the country. Exit polls revealed what we long suspected:…
Families USA, Community Catalyst, and over 45 national organizations representing health care stakeholders sent this letter to Congressional leadership, urging them to heed the strong message sent by the midterm elections and pursue…
On September 7, the Trump administration took another step toward eliminating basic protections for immigrant children and their families who enter the U.S. without documentation—including those legally seeking asylum, by issuing a notice of…