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June 24, 2023Affordability, Federal Efforts, News & Updates
USofCare Submits Comment Letter on New Rule that Ends an Exclusion of DACA Recipients from Eligibility for Health Coverage
United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments on the proposed rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to end the exclusion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients from eligibility to purchase affordable health insurance plans and obtain subsidies on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. At…
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June 23, 2023Affordability, Federal Efforts, Hospital Fees, News & Updates
USofCare Submits Statement to US Senate Finance Committee on Reigning In Hospital Prices
United States of Care has submitted a statement for the record to the United States Senate Finance Committee, commenting on the Committee Hearing on Consolidation and Corporate Ownership in Health Care: Trends and Impacts on Access, Quality, and Costs. In our statement, we urge Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking…
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June 13, 2023Press Release
United States of Care Responds to Extending the Stay in the Braidwood v. Becerra Ruling
Washington, D.C. — In response to today’s news that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is extending a modified version of an earlier stay (pending appeal) in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra, United States of Care released the following statement from CEO and co-founder Natalie Davis: “While keeping this modified…
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June 8, 2023Press Release
United States of Care Endorses Bipartisan SITE Act
Washington, D.C. — In response to the introduction of the Site-Based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act in the U.S. Senate by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mike Braun (R-IN), United States of Care CEO Natalie Davis issued the following statement: “United States of Care is proud to endorse the…
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June 8, 2023Affordability, Dependable Coverage, Federal Efforts, News & Updates
United States of Care Submits Endorsement Letter In Support of the Bipartisan Site Act
United States of Care has endorsed the Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement (SITE) Act, legislation that will realign market incentives with peoples’ health care needs at the center – not hospital margins. The bipartisan-backed legislation, which was introduced late last night by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mike Braun (R-IN),…
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June 6, 2023News & Updates, Research
What Can Your Foundation Learn From the Health Care Experiences of More Than 4,000 People?
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June 1, 2023News & Updates, Public Option, Research
State Public Health Insurance Options: A Comparison
Access to health care is a necessary component of keeping our nation healthy, and people see health care as a top priority for elected officials. View USofCare’s comparisons of state public health insurance options.
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May 30, 2023Press Release
United States of Care Issues Statement in Response to the Passage of Colorado Facility Fees Legislation
Denver, CO — Today, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera signed HB23-1215, which aims to address “facility fees” in the state. “Facility fees” are unexpected charges imposed on patients by large health systems, in addition to any other charges for actual medical services. They range from a few hundred dollars to…
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May 24, 2023Press Release
United States of Care Issues Statement in Response to the Signing of Minnesota’s Public Option Legislation
Saint Paul, MN — In response to today’s signing of SF 2995 by Governor Tim Walz, which authorizes implementation of a public option in Minnesota, United States of Care released the following statement from CEO and co-founder Natalie Davis: “With Minnesota now on the path towards building a public option,…