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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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 State External Affairs and Partnerships Director, Erin Huppert, leads a reflecting, engaging, and informative discussion surrounding policies and laws that bring relief concerning care costs and insurance. Following an opening message…
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June 24, 2021Public 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, 2021Public 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.
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May 31, 2021Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare on Assembly Passage of Nevada Public Option to Make Health Care More Accessible and Affordable
United States of Care’s Liz Hagan, Director of Policy Solutions, issued the following statement today in response to the Nevada Assembly’s passage of SB 420.
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May 26, 2021Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Senate Passage of Colorado HB21-1232
United States of Care applauds Senate passage of HB21-1232, a bill to create the Colorado Option and expand access to quality, affordable health care.
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May 25, 2021Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds Senate Passage of the Nevada Public Option to Make Health Care More Accessible and Affordable
United States of Care issued the following statement in response to the Nevada Senate passage of SB 420, a bill to create a public health insurance option in Nevada that will expand access to equitable, quality, affordable health care.
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May 10, 2021Press Release, Public Option, State Efforts
USofCare Applauds House Passage of Colorado HB21-1232
United States of Care applauds House passage of HB21-1232, a bill to create the Colorado Option and expand access to quality, affordable health care.
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April 28, 2021Public Option, State Efforts
State News: Nevada introduces a state public health insurance option
Lawmakers just introduced a bill to create the Nevada Public Option, a plan that would create a new statewide coverage choice for Nevadans and one that would bring down costs and make quality insurance accessible for many more people.