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 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.
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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.