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 8, 2021Dependable Coverage, Public Option, State Efforts
State Public Health Insurance Option: Advancing Equitable, Affordable, and Dependable Coverage
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December 11, 2020COVID-19, Dependable Coverage, Public Option
COVID-19, Open Enrollment, and the Importance of Insurance Coverage
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May 13, 2020Colorado, Public Option, State Efforts
Colorado State Option Withdrawal and USofCare’s Outlook Moving Forward
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April 24, 2020COVID-19, Public Option, Research
COVID-19: Recent Trends in Public Opinion Research
The following is a snapshot of what we’re seeing in recent public opinion research to inform our policy priorities.
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March 6, 2020Affordability, Colorado, Public Option, State Efforts
Colorado Achieves Mile High Milestone by Introducing State Coverage Option Legislation
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March 6, 2020Connecticut, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Testifies before the Connecticut Legislature in Support of The Connecticut Plan
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October 10, 2019Affordability, Colorado, Public Option, State Efforts
Colorado’s Public Option Proposal is a Promising Approach to Address Consumer’s Concerns
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May 23, 2019Affordability, Connecticut, 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, 2019Affordability, Colorado, Public Option, State Efforts
Colorado Has a Plan for Lowering Costs, Delivering High-Quality Affordable Coverage.
Given the unlikelihood of significant federal action to reduce health care costs in the near future, Colorado is among the states that have taken initiative to guarantee affordable health care for its residents. Today, the governor of Colorado signed HB19-1004, a bipartisan bill aimed at establishing a competitive state insurance option. This legislation aims to tackle the issue of costly coverage in regions where there is limited or no competition among insurers. United States of Care applauds Colorado for adopting a bipartisan, state-based strategy that prioritizes affordability and accessibility.