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 14, 2019Affordability, Research, State Efforts
How States are Standardizing Consumer Affordability
Health care affordability is top of mind for policymakers and consumers alike, cutting across political affiliation, income, race and geography.
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October 21, 2019Dependable Coverage, State Efforts
Legislator Learning Collaborative: State Medicaid Innovations
The Legislator Learning Collaborative is a blog series that will focus on a variety of health care issues to inform state-level health reform efforts.
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October 10, 2019Affordability, Public Option, State Efforts
Colorado’s Public Option Proposal is a Promising Approach to Address Consumer’s Concerns
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September 4, 2019Federal Efforts, Resources, State Efforts
Interested Parties Memo: State Progress Informs DC Policy
It is often easy to forget how popular and ingrained elements of our federal health care system began with creative state leadership.
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August 19, 2019Mental Health, State Efforts
2019 State Health Policy Progress: Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Policies on mental health and substance use disorders across the country often do not meet the vast needs of those experiencing them.
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June 14, 2019Resources, State Efforts
2019 State Health Policy Progress
As many state legislative sessions draw to a close, it’s time to take stock of the significant progress state lawmakers made so far this year.
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May 23, 2019Affordability, 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, 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.
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May 17, 2019Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Passage of Colorado’s Competitive State Insurance Option
Today, United States of Care celebrates the passage of Colorado’s HB19-1004, a bipartisan bill to develop a competitive state insurance option. This bill addresses the issue of limited health care coverage choices in certain Colorado communities, with the goal of making health care more affordable for residents. Colorado’s achievement exemplifies the ability of state legislators to collaborate across party lines to enact impactful legislation.