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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July 13, 2021Public Option, State Efforts
Constructing a study: public health insurance option policy development
This USofCare memo and checklist is based on a multi-state research effort to identify study best practices as well as our on the ground experience in states that have successfully advanced public options. A carefully constructed study can set policymakers up for success as they pursue this policy solution.
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June 24, 2021Public Option, State Efforts
State Success Story: Colorado’s Milestone Health Care Affordability Law
USofCare is honored to have been part of a diverse coalition of consumers, patients, clinicians, business owners, and advocates who worked with legislative champions to support a major affordability law that takes lessons learned from Washington’s Cascade Care and builds on previous state investments.
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June 16, 2021Press Release, Public Option
United States of Care Celebrates Colorado’s Enactment of Major People-Centered Health Care Affordability Law
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June 9, 2021Press Release, Public Option
United States of Care Celebrates Nevada’s Second-in-the-Nation Public Health Insurance Law
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June 3, 2021Public Option, State Efforts
Updates on Nevada’s Passage of the Public Option
In this year’s legislative session, Nevada took a big step toward reducing those disparities and prioritizing equitable access to quality, affordable health care.
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June 3, 2021Dependable Coverage, Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
ICYMI: A Week of Major Developments and Progress for Public Insurance Options
This past week included a series of major developments and progress, which we’re proud to be a part of.
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May 31, 2021Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare on Assembly Passage of Nevada Public Option to Make Health Care More Accessible and Affordable
United States of Care’s Liz Hagan, Director of Policy Solutions, issued the following statement today in response to the Nevada Assembly’s passage of SB 420.
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May 26, 2021Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Senate Passage of Colorado HB21-1232
United States of Care applauds Senate passage of HB21-1232, a bill to create the Colorado Option and expand access to quality, affordable health care.
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May 25, 2021Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Senate Passage of the Nevada Public Option to Make Health Care More Accessible and Affordable
United States of Care issued the following statement in response to the Nevada Senate passage of SB 420, a bill to create a public health insurance option in Nevada that will expand access to equitable, quality, affordable health care.