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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March 7, 2022Oregon, Press Release, State Efforts
USofCare applauds passage of Oregon’s HB 4035
United States of Care (USofCare) today applauded the passage of a bill (HB 4035) by the Oregon Legislature which will ensure Oregonians can continue to access affordable health care after the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends. USofCare worked with a diverse coalition of consumers, patients, clinicians, and advocates who supported legislative champions to pass HB 4035.
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February 11, 2022Oregon, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care submits testimony in support of Oregon’s HB 4035
On February 9, Liz Hagan, Director of Policy Solutions at USofCare, and Caitlin Westerson, State External Affairs and Partnerships Director at USofCare, submitted testimony in support of HB 4035 during an Oregon House Committee on Health Care public hearing.
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February 8, 2022Colorado, Press Release, Public Comments, Public Option, State Efforts
United States of Care Supports Colorado’s Section 1332 Waiver Amendment to Support Colorado Option Implementation
United States of Care last week submitted a comment in support of Colorado’s application to amend its existing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services State Innovation Waiver (often called a ‘1332 waiver’) to further implement the Colorado Option.
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October 12, 2021Public Option, State Efforts
Advancing Equity Through Public Options: How Colorado is Designing Culturally Responsive Networks
In states across the country, the 2021 legislative session turned out to be pivotal for innovative health policy. We’ve written…
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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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July 6, 2021Affordability, State Efforts
June 30 Virtual Event : How It Happened: An Inside Look at States’ 2021 Major Affordability Laws
Healthcare affordability continues to stand at the forefront of Healthcare Disparities and Inequities, amongst many. In this virtual event, USofCare…
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June 24, 2021Colorado, Public 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 3, 2021Nevada, Public 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.