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April 24, 2024Affordability, News & Updates, State Efforts
New York’s Section 1332 Innovation Waiver Explainer
Updated October 2, 2024 In March 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services approved New York’s Section 1332 Innovation Waiver request to expand the state’s existing Basic Health Plan, known as the Essential Plan, to people with incomes up to 250% of the federal poverty level (FPL). The five-year waiver…
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April 19, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care and Partner Organizations Provide Comment to Oregon Policymakers on the Implementation of the Oregon Health Plan-Bridge Program
On April 19th, United States of Care joined partner organizations to provide comments in response to several proposed rules released by the Oregon Health Authority to facilitate implementation of the state’s new Oregon Health Plan (OHP)-Bridge Program. Our comments emphasized the importance of a program that minimizes costs to beneficiaries,…
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March 28, 2024Press Release
United States of Care Report Explores Access to Culturally Responsive Care in Colorado
The report highlights policy recommendations on how to address a “one-size-fits-all” health care system WASHINGTON — Today, United States of Care (USofCare) released a new report highlighting gaps in our health care system in providing care that is culturally responsive – or care that respects and takes into account all…
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March 28, 2024News & Updates, Research, Resources, State Efforts
New Report: Culturally Responsive Care in Colorado
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March 27, 2024News & Updates, Public Option, State Efforts
The Colorado Option Advances Equitable Access to Health Care Through Implementation of Culturally Responsive Provider Networks
Since the Colorado Option was signed into law in June 2021, United States of Care has worked to with in-state partners to support the law’s ongoing implementation. This groundbreaking legislation makes coverage more affordable with a focus on addressing health disparities and advances health equity, including with the establishment of…
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March 20, 2024Affordability, News & Updates, State Efforts
New Resource: Get the Facts on Hospital Cost Shifting
As health care prices continue to climb, a larger-than-ever financial burden is placed on patients, with nearly one in four avoiding or delaying care because of costs, and about half of the country reporting difficulty affording health care. In addition, this unfair burden is also falling on employers and state…
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March 13, 2024News & Updates, State Efforts
United States of Care Provides Testimony in Support of Michigan Legislation to Establish a State-Based Marketplace
Today, United States of Care submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 633 in the Michigan Senate Committee on Health Policy. This legislation will establish a state-based health insurance exchange and bring benefits to the over 418,000 Michiganders currently enrolled in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace. SB 633 will help to…
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March 12, 2024Press Release
USofCare Responds to President Biden’s Proposed FY2025 Budget
Washington, DC — In response to President Biden’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025, United States of Care (USofCare) released the following statement: “President Biden’s budget includes proposals that will make significant progress towards implementing critical targeted changes that we know people want – such as lowering health care costs…
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March 11, 2024Press Release
USofCare Submits Federal Comments Urging Federal Approval of Nevada’s Section 1332 Waiver
Washington, DC — United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments recently urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of the Treasury to approve Nevada’s proposed Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver. The federal comment period for the proposed waiver remains open until March 14th. USofCare released the…