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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April 14, 2023Affordability, Colorado, News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Submits Testimony in Support of Colorado Price Transparency Legislation
Earlier this week, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted testimony in support of Colorado SB23-252, legislation introduced by Senators Julie…
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April 3, 2023Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Public Comments
United States of Care Submits Comments in Response to CMS, IRA, and EBSA’s Proposed Preventive Services Rule Change
Today, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments on the proposed rule change by the Internal Revenue Service, the Employee…
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April 3, 2023Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Preventive Services, State Efforts
FACT SHEET: Solutions States Can Take to Preserve Access to Free Preventive Services
One of the most popular provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the requirement that most commercial health plans…
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March 28, 2023Affordability, Colorado, News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony to Colorado House Health and Insurance Committee in Support of Legislation to Restrict Hospital Facility Fees
On Friday, March 24, United States of Care’s (USofCare) Policy Manager, Eric Waskowicz, delivered testimony before the Colorado House Health…
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March 10, 2023Affordability, Colorado, 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…
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January 11, 2023Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts, Washington
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