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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May 15, 2019Mental Health, State Efforts
States and Health Systems Find that Housing Services Can Improve Mental Health and Reduce Costs
While we often think of health care as occurring in a physician’s office or hospital room, the most effective care can take place outside of a medical setting. Patients facing housing instability are disproportionately likely to have mental health and/or substance use disorder. Thus, housing security can be an effective way to improve both physical and mental health for patients experiencing homelessness.
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May 1, 2019Dependable Coverage, Public Option, State Efforts
Washington’s State-Based Approach to Lowering Consumer Costs and Increasing Choice
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March 21, 2019News & Updates, State Efforts
Politico Pulse: FIRST IN PULSE: United States of Care rolls out ‘playbook’ on Medicaid buy-in.
United States of Care publishes ‘Medicaid buy-in’ primer. The informative 2-minute video, released today, walks through how the plan would work.
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March 20, 2019News & Updates, State Efforts
USofCare Brings Together Health Care Experts for Medicaid Buy-In Panel
On March 15th, US of Care organized a gathering of health care researchers, policy experts, and community advocates to discuss Medicaid buy-in, a state-based approach aimed at reducing health care costs and increasing market competition by enabling people ineligible for Medicaid to enroll in Medicaid-like plans. United States of Care is proud to have brought together this diverse group of people and hopes that the panel allows policymakers and patients alike to better understand the aims and nuances of this approach.
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March 19, 2019Press Release, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Passage of Funding for Additional Medicaid Buy-In Study in New Mexico
US of Care applauds the New Mexico Together for Healthcare Coalition on their success in advocating for the inclusion of new funding in the state’s budget for additional analysis of Medicaid buy-in. We also commend the legislature’s directive to the Governor to seek a federal waiver in order to expand access to affordable health care for New Mexicans through a buy-in model. Together, these are promising steps to increase access to affordable health care. We will continue to support New Mexico and other states as they develop innovative solutions to address our country’s most pressing health care issues.
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March 19, 2019Press Release, State Efforts
USofCare Premieres New Video on Medicaid Buy-In at Panel Event
USofCare recently brought together health care researchers and policy experts for an engaging panel discussion. This panel was presented in partnership with the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School. At the panel, US of Care premiered a new video that breaks down the basics of Medicaid buy-in and highlights how states can take action by allowing it. The video and panel discussion highlight an innovative, relevant policy area.
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February 22, 2019Press Release, State Efforts
USofCare Makes Push to Reform Minnesota’s Health Care System
US of Care has begun efforts to reform Minnesota’s health system. US of Care has convened Minnesota state legislators from both sides of the aisle for the past six months with the goal of helping them develop a state health policy agenda. Among the issues on the agenda are the need to stabilize the individual health insurance market, preserve funding for key health programs such as MinnesotaCare, and lay the foundation for longer-term reforms. US of Care is committed to supporting both their immediate legislative priorities and their strategic vision for a healthier Minnesota.
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February 15, 2019Press Release, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds the Passage of New Mexico’s Medicaid Buy-in Act Out of Committee
United States of Care applauds the passage of the Medicaid Buy-in Act in the New Mexico state legislature. The bill would begin to implement the first-in-the-nation public buy-in option. It would expand coverage to tens of thousands while offering a new option to consumers, reducing health care costs. Medicaid buy-in proposals are important first steps toward the goal of getting every American access to quality, affordable health care.
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February 8, 2019News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
Pew Trusts: Medicaid ‘Buy-In’ Could Be a New Health Care Option for the Uninsured
Medicaid buy-in might be an appealing and affordable option, and it could even spur competition that could lower prices for everybody. At least 10 states are exploring this option, with some having concerns. Many questions about Medicaid Buy-in also remain unanswered. Read this article from Pew to learn more about the conversation around Medicaid Buy-in.