News & Updates
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March 1, 2024Federal Efforts, News & Updates
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, 2024Federal Efforts, News & Updates
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) proposed rule entitled “Definition of “Employer”-Association Health Plans.” USofCare is supportive of the proposed rule, which seeks to rescind a 2018 regulation from the Department of Labor that weakened the…
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February 15, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Washington Legislation Protecting Access to Cost-Free Preventive Services
On February 16, United States of Care submitted testimony to the Washington Senate Health Committee in support of HB 1957, legislation that would protect access to preventive care without cost sharing for millions of Washingtonians. This bill would significantly reduce the uncertainty and potential negative health outcomes caused by the…
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February 14, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Washington Legislation to Address Health Care Consolidation
On February 14, United States of Care submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 5241 in the Washington House Committee on Civil Rights and Judiciary. This legislation provides important oversight of health care entity mergers and acquisitions to ensure Washingtonians are protected from the negative impacts of health care consolidation….
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February 2, 2024Affordability, Hospital Fees, News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of New Mexico Legislation to Address Hospital Consolidation
Earlier today, United States of Care submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 15 in the New Mexico Senate. This legislation provides important oversight of health system mergers and acquisitions to ensure New Mexicans are protected from the negative impacts of health care consolidation. Health care consolidation in New Mexico…
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February 1, 2024Affordability, News & Updates
New Resource: Protecting People from Ground Ambulance Surprise Bills
One of the primary drivers of high out-of-pocket health care costs for people are surprise medical bills, or balance bills. These unexpected bills are charged for care received from an out-of-network provider in an in-network facility. Despite the passage of the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) and some states passing…
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January 8, 2024News & Updates
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’ (CMS) proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2025, which outlines the rules and regulations for health care plans offered on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Marketplace. The…
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December 14, 2023News & Updates, Research
New Research from USofCare Demonstrates Strong Voter Support for Lowering Health Care Costs, Limiting Facility Fees, and Requiring Transparency in Hospital Billing
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December 11, 2023Federal Efforts, Hospital Fees, News & Updates
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 the bipartisan Lower Costs, More Transparency Act (H.R. 5378) ahead for a vote on the bill scheduled for later today. Across demographics, geography, and party affiliation, people agree that health…