State Efforts
We are working in states to expand access to quality, affordable, health care – because people can’t wait for a perfect solution from Washington, D.C.
Learn more about our state policy efforts.
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November 4, 2024Federal Efforts, Maternal & Child Health Care, News & Updates, Research, State Efforts
Issue Brief: Federal and State Coverage Requirements for Postpartum Care
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June 26, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Highlights Recent Victories, Positive Trends in 2024 State Legislative Wrap Up Report
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June 26, 2024News & Updates, Oregon, State Efforts
Oregon’s Basic Health Plan, Explained
On June 7, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved the State of Oregon’s proposed Blueprint to create a Basic Health Plan (BHP) under Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Beginning July 1, 2024, Oregon will allow individuals with incomes between 138-200% federal poverty level (FPL) and…
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April 24, 2024Affordability, News & Updates, State Efforts
New York’s Section 1332 Innovation Waiver Explainer
Updated October 2, 2024 In March 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved New York’s Section 1332 Innovation Waiver request to expand the state’s existing Basic Health Plan, known as the Essential Plan, to people with incomes up to 250% of the federal poverty level (FPL). The five-year waiver…
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April 19, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care and Partner Organizations Provide Comment to Oregon Policymakers on the Implementation of the Oregon Health Plan-Bridge Program
On April 19th, United States of Care joined partner organizations to provide comments in response to several proposed rules released by the Oregon Health Authority to facilitate implementation of the state’s new Oregon Health Plan (OHP)-Bridge Program. Our comments emphasized the importance of a program that minimizes costs to beneficiaries,…
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March 28, 2024News & Updates, Research, Resources, State Efforts
New Report: Culturally Responsive Care in Colorado
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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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March 20, 2024Affordability, News & Updates, State Efforts
New Resource: Get the Facts on Hospital Cost Shifting
As health care prices continue to climb, a larger-than-ever financial burden is placed on patients, with nearly one in four avoiding or delaying care because of costs, and about half of the country reporting difficulty affording health care. In addition, this unfair burden is also falling on employers and state…
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March 13, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Michigan Legislation to Establish a State-Based Marketplace
Today, United States of Care submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 633 in the Michigan Senate Committee on Health Policy. This legislation will establish a state-based health insurance exchange and bring benefits to the over 418,000 Michiganders currently enrolled in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace. SB 633 will help to…