Dependable Coverage
People want the certainty that they can afford their health care and the security and freedom that dependable health care coverage provides as life changes.
See why we’ve made dependable coverage a priority.
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December 18, 2024Dependable Coverage, News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to Over-the-Counter Preventive Services Proposed Rule
On December 18, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted a response to a proposed rule from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) entitled “Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act.” Despite significant…
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November 4, 2024Dependable Coverage, News & Updates
United States of Care Statement: Final 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule & Outpatient Prospective Payment System Rules Incorporate USofCare Priorities and Promotes Health Equity
On Friday, November 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) rules. Taken together, both final rules will expand people’s access to affordable, equitable coverage while also moving provider payment closer toward a system grounded…
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October 29, 2024Dependable Coverage, News & Updates
Disparities in Access and Quality: Policy Solutions to Advance Health Care for Native American Populations
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September 10, 2024Dependable Coverage, Federal Efforts, Maternal & Child Health Care, News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
On September 9, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted a response to a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) entitled “CY 2025 Hospital Outpatient PPS Policy Changes and Payment Rates and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Policy Changes and Payment Rates (CMS-1809),” also known…
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July 16, 2024Dependable Coverage, Federal Efforts, News & Updates
United States of Care Responds to Senators Whitehouse and Cassidy’s Request for Information on Primary Care
On July 15, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted a response to a Request for Information (RFI) from Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) regarding primary care and the proposed Pay PCPs Act. The Pay PCPs Act and other federal proposals represent an opportunity for the…
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November 14, 2023Dependable Coverage, News & Updates
United States of Care Statement: Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Incorporates USofCare Priorities and Promotes Health Equity
Washington, D.C. — Following up on previous comments to the proposed rule, United States of Care released the following statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) finalized 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: The finalized 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) will benefit all people by increasing telehealth…
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September 11, 2023Dependable Coverage, News & Updates
United States of Care Submits Comment Letter to CMS in Support of 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Rule
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June 8, 2023Affordability, Dependable Coverage, Federal Efforts, News & Updates
United States of Care Submits Endorsement Letter In Support of the Bipartisan Site Act
United States of Care has endorsed the Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act, legislation that will realign market incentives with peoples’ health care needs at the center – not hospital margins. The bipartisan-backed legislation, which was introduced late last night by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mike Braun (R-IN),…
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January 31, 2023Dependable Coverage, Public Option, State Efforts
State Public Health Insurance Option: Advancing Equitable, Affordable, and Dependable Coverage
Access to health care continues to cost people too much. Increased costs force many families to choose between affording health care and other basic necessities to make ends meet. States have the opportunity to meaningfully address coverage, equity, and affordability issues now through implementing state-based coverage options, such as a…