Affordability
People want to know that they can afford the care they receive and won’t have to choose between their health and potential bankruptcy.
See why we’ve made affordability a priority.
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March 10, 2023Affordability, News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Colorado Legislation to Strengthen the State’s Innovative Colorado Option
In March 2023, Colorado Representatives Kyle Brown and Iman Jodeh and Senator Dylan Roberts introduced HB23-1224, legislation that would build on the successes of the state’s Colorado Option, which, in its first year, has already expanded quality, affordable health care coverage to 35,000 Coloradans. On March 10, United States of Care submitted public testimony…
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January 11, 2023Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
Washington’s Section 1332 Innovation Waiver Explainer
In December 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved Washington’s Section 1332 Innovation waiver request to expand access to comprehensive, affordable health care in the Evergreen State through 2028.
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December 21, 2022Affordability, News & Updates, Oregon
USofCare Submits Comments in Support of Oregon’s Waiver Amendment to Establish a “Bridge to the Bridge Plan”
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December 13, 2022Affordability, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Recommendations to Invest in and Expand Oregon Bridge Plan Coverage
In March 2022, the Oregon legislature passed HB 4035, which authorizes the development of a “Bridge Plan” to support continuity of coverage for people most at risk of losing coverage at the end of the COVID Public Health Emergency.
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November 29, 2022Affordability, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Recommendations to Invest in and Expand Oregon Bridge Plan Coverage
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November 15, 2022Affordability, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Encouraged by Bridge Plan Task Force Progress and Urges Further Action to Maintain Affordable Coverage for Oregonians
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November 1, 2022Affordability, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Urges Bridge Plan Task Force to Protect Affordable Coverage Options for Oregonians
In March 2022, the Oregon legislature passed HB 4035, which authorizes the development of a “Bridge Plan” to support continuity of coverage for people at risk of losing coverage at the end of the COVID Public Health Emergency.
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October 4, 2022Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Resources
FACT SHEET: Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra Challenges Preventive Services Requirement Under the Affordable Care Act
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September 27, 2022Affordability, News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Overview of Nevada’s Recent and Promising Public Option Actuarial Analysis
In June 2021, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law legislation making Nevada the second state to establish a public health insurance option, or “public option,” to lower health care costs for people in the Silver State. On September 23, he joined a panel to discuss the findings of a…