Federal Efforts
We’re working to create the conditions for long-term change by advancing federal policy improvements. Learn more about our federal efforts.
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March 1, 2024Administrative Efforts, Affordability, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, Medicare, News & Updates, Public Comments
United States of Care Responds to 2025 Medicare Advantage/Part D Advance Notice
USofCare applauds CMS’ IRA proposal through the Advance Notice to lower the out-of-pocket costs cap to $2,000 in 2025. We look forward to supporting future action to address people’s concern with health care affordability, including the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation efforts.
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February 20, 2024Administrative Efforts, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Public Comments
United States of Care Responds to Proposed Rule on Association Health Plans
On February 20, 2024, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments in response to the Employee Benefits Security Administration’s (EBSA)…
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January 8, 2024Administrative Efforts, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, Marketplace, News & Updates, Public Comments
United States of Care Responds to the 2025 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters Proposed Rule
On January 8, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’…
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December 11, 2023Affordability, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, Hospital Pricing, Press Release, Public Comments, Research
USofCare Releases First of Its Kind Poll Showing Strong Support for Lowering Health Care Costs, Limiting Fees, and Requiring Transparency in Hospital Billing
With America’s health care affordability crisis top of mind for a majority of people, policymakers can pursue targeted solutions that…
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December 11, 2023Administrative Efforts, Affordability, Congressional Efforts, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, Hospital Pricing, News & Updates, Public Comments
USofCare Urges U.S. House of Representatives to Pass Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
United States of Care (USofCare) sent a letter to leadership urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass…
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December 4, 2023Administrative Efforts, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Preventive Services, Public Comments
United States of Care Responds to Request for Information by the IRS, EBSA, & CMS on Free Over-the-Counter Preventive Services
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November 15, 2023Affordability, Congressional Efforts, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, Hospital Pricing, News & Updates, Public Comments
USofCare Sends Thank-You Letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, Ranking Member Mike Crapo for Commitments to Take Up Site-Neutral Payment Reform
On November 8, the Senate Finance Committee held an Executive Session spanning several health care policies under consideration. In that…
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November 14, 2023Administrative Efforts, Federal Comment Letters, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Public Comments
United States of Care Submits Comment Letter to HHS in Commending Modernization of Section 504 Regulations
On November 13, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted a comment letter in response to a proposed rule by the…
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November 8, 2023Affordability, Congressional Efforts, Federal Efforts, Hospital Pricing, Press Release
USofCare Applauds Sen. Maggie Hassan & Senate Finance Committee Leadership’s Commitment to Advancing Site-Neutral Payments and Ending Unfair Facility Fees
Washington, D.C. — Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), at today’s Senate Finance Committee executive session, made a bold procedural gesture by…