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Check out the latest news, media features, and press releases related to our ongoing work. For media and press inquiries, please reach out to [email protected].
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July 29, 2019Press Release
USofCare Announces Medicaid Buy-In Website and Playbook Relaunch
USofCare intends for these items to inform and empower states looking to successfully implement innovative coverage options.
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June 12, 2019Press Release
United States of Care Expands Team with Federal and State Affairs Hires
USofCare is excited to grow their policy team and expand their footprint with federal policymakers on Capitol Hill and in Minnesota.
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June 3, 2019Press Release
Minnesota Legislators Work Together to Pass Bipartisan Health Reform
Minnesota legislators came together across party lines to pass critical health policies, investing in the health care needs of Minnesotans.
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May 29, 2019Press Release
USofCare Applauds Minnesota’s Legislature for Bipartisan Health Bills
We applaud Minnesota policymakers for their bipartisan agreement to preserve and expand access to quality, affordable health care.
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May 23, 2019Affordability, Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Introduction of Connecticut Option
US of Care applauds the introduction of Connecticut’s Connecticut Option bill, which would provide a market-based solution to lower health care costs. The introduction of the bill demonstrates that state leaders can craft effective solutions to address our most pressing health care challenges regardless of what’s happening in Washington.
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May 17, 2019Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Passage of Colorado’s Competitive State Insurance Option
Today, United States of Care celebrates the passage of Colorado’s HB19-1004, a bipartisan bill to develop a competitive state insurance option. This bill addresses the issue of limited health care coverage choices in certain Colorado communities, with the goal of making health care more affordable for residents. Colorado’s achievement exemplifies the ability of state legislators to collaborate across party lines to enact impactful legislation.
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May 1, 2019Mental Health, Press Release
United States of Care Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month, USofCare affirms our commitment to promoting policy solutions that ensure people with behavioral health conditions can access affordable care. Mental health affects everyone, yet our health care system continues to treat behavioral health as a specialty service. We strongly encourage states to take steps to increase the affordability of mental health treatment, enforce mental health parity laws, and simplify the claims process so families will not unfairly be denied coverage.
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April 1, 2019Affordability, Press Release, Research
New Analysis Shows Premiums for Employer Sponsored Health Coverage Increasing Faster Than Incomes in Most States
United States of Care’s latest issue brief, developed in collaboration with Penn LDI, delves into the state-level impact of employer-sponsored insurance on working families in relation to their income. The analysis reveals that from 2010 to 2016, healthcare premiums outpaced income growth. Across the country, a significant portion of incomes is being consumed by premiums, placing a considerable burden on working families who are now confronted with difficult choices regarding their healthcare expenses. By shedding light on the issue of healthcare costs, the issue brief aims to contribute to the ongoing national discourse and assist policymakers in comprehending the effects of these costs on the individuals they represent.
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