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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August 24, 2026Affordability, Congressional Efforts, Dependable Coverage, Federal Efforts, News & Updates, Public Option, Resources
New Resource: Understanding the Senate Finance Committee Request for Information on Major Reforms to Health Insurance Coverage in America
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April 1, 2026Affordability, Connecticut, Dependable Coverage, Marketplace, Medicaid, Public Comments, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Connecticut Legislation to Create a New State-Based Health Insurance Coverage Option
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February 27, 2025Nevada, News & Updates, Public Option, Resources, State Efforts
Nevada’s Section 1332 Innovation Waiver Explainer
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March 27, 2024Colorado, News & 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…
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June 1, 2023News & Updates, Public Option, Research, Resources, State Efforts
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, 2023Affordability, 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, 2023Affordability, Colorado, 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…
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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…
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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…