Public Option
A “public option” is an emerging solution that would create a high quality, dependable, more affordable option for health insurance.
See why we’ve made public option a priority.
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March 27, 2024News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
The Colorado Option Advances Equitable Access to Health Care Through Implementation of Culturally Responsive Provider Networks
Since the Colorado Option was signed into law in June 2021, United States of Care has worked to with in-state partners to support the law’s ongoing implementation. This groundbreaking legislation makes coverage more affordable with a focus on addressing health disparities and advances health equity, including with the establishment of…
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June 1, 2023News & Updates, Public Option, Research
State Public Health Insurance Options: A Comparison
Access to health care is a necessary component of keeping our nation healthy, and people see health care as a top priority for elected officials. View USofCare’s comparisons of state public health insurance options.
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May 19, 2023Health Care Costs, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, Resources, State Efforts
USofCare Highlights Innovative Opportunities for States to Use 1332 Waivers to Promote Affordability
As an organization dedicated to a more affordable, accessible, and equitable health care system, United States of Care closely monitors state efforts to pursue innovative policy actions to promote affordability.
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March 10, 2023Health Care Costs, 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 the state’s Colorado Option, which, in its first year, has already expanded quality, affordable health care coverage to 35,000 Coloradans. On March 10, United States of Care submitted public testimony…
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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…
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January 30, 2023Dependable Coverage, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Releases “Public Option Study Bills: A Key Step in the Policy Process”
A public health insurance option (referred to as a “public option”) is a government-run health insurance plan that competes alongside privately-run insurance plans to expand health care coverage and address increasing costs in the insurance market. Exploratory legislation can study the feasibility of a public option by assessing a state’s…
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January 11, 2023Federal Efforts, Health Care Costs, News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
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 13, 2022Health Care Costs, 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, 2022Health Care Costs, News & Updates, Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Recommendations to Invest in and Expand Oregon Bridge Plan Coverage