By Kristin Wikelius
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September 9, 2020COVID-19, Dependable Coverage
COVID-19 Exposed the Fragility of Job-Connected Health Insurance For People and Employers
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October 31, 2019News & Updates
United States of SCare
As scary as health care can feel, states have been proactive in their implementation of policies aimed at solving the many issues.
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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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November 30, 2018Affordability, Resources, State Efforts
“Surprise” Medical Bills: State Opportunities to Protect Patients
Most people hope that being covered by health insurance will protect them from financial ruin if they are sick or injured. However, people with insurance can receive unexpected “surprise” medical bills after they seek care, even if they were treated at a facility within their network. Read the full brief about surprise medical bills.
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November 29, 2018Public Option, Resources, State Efforts
Medicaid Buy-In: State of Play
As states look for opportunities to control insurance costs, stabilize their insurance markets and provide consumers with more options, Medicaid Buy-in is emerging as a potential solution under consideration in many states. Medicaid Buy-in is generating excitement from both consumer groups and state governments interested in improving health insurance affordability and choice. Fourteen states are in various stages of exploring Medicaid Buy-in, and each state’s approach will likely be designed differently to meet the state’s unique needs.
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November 9, 2018News & Updates
Key Takeaways From A Health Care Election
The 2018 midterm was a health care election. Regardless of political affiliation, people went to the ballot box with health care on their minds. Voters resoundingly supported Medicaid and protection for people with pre-existing conditions.
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November 1, 2018Affordability, News & Updates
Health Care Affordability: The View from the Kitchen Table
A new brief released today with our research partner Penn LDI discusses different ways to define health care affordability. Affordability can be defined as an economic concept, as a threshold established in law by policymakers, and, most importantly, the kitchen table perspective. Policymakers should carefully consider the conversations that happen around the kitchen table and whether their proposed solutions will help people who need it.