Washington’s 1332 Waiver Presents Opportunities for Health Equity
When the ACA was passed, it excluded undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, from enrolling in marketplace plans. This waiver effectively removes the immigration requirements one must meet to enroll in exchange plans for Washington residents.
Holding Hospitals Accountable on their Fair Share Contributions to the Community
Non-profit hospitals across the country get millions of dollars a year in tax breaks for their work in the community. The question is how many of these non-profit hospitals are doing enough to deserve this tax break and who is holding them accountable?
Millions Will End the Year on a Positive Note As Congress Prepares to Pass An End-Of-Year Bill that Addresses Important Health Care Needs
Congressional appropriators announced on Tuesday an end-of-year omnibus spending package that will fund the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2023.
2022 in Review: Oral Health Policy Wins and Opportunities for the Future
As 2022 comes to a close, we offer a retrospective on positive developments as well as opportunities to improve access to dental care and oral health.
Congress Has Unfinished Business: Improving Access to Health Coverage Before Year’s End
As the dust settles on the 2022 midterm election results, it’s clear that access to and the affordability of health care remain top priorities for voters.
2022 State Victories for Undocumented Communities' Access to Health Care
Earlier this year, we summarized a number of state victories achieved throughout 2021 to expand health care access to immigrant communities across the country. Some of the 2021 successes have recently gone into effect or will begin on January 1, 2023.
Profiles in Caregiving: Nancy Giurato
Nancy is a caregiver leader with the Changing the Care Conversation Project, she shares her family caregiver story and shares important advice for other family caregivers who are growing as advocates.
Nursing Homes the Next Target for CFPB on Fair Medical Billing
With the soaring prices of nursing homes, comes the medical debt and burdensome collections associated with it.
Proposed CMS rule would reduce administrative barriers that keep people from enrolling in and keeping their health coverage
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed new rules for streamlining eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes for people covered by Medicaid and CHIP.
Five Million People Cannot Wait Any Longer, Biden Administration Must Finish Fixing the “Family Glitch”
Every year since the Affordable Care Act went into effect, a misinterpretation of the law called the “family glitch” has erroneously closed the door to affordable health care coverage to millions of people.
Oral Health is Health – Medicare Coverage Should Reflect That
Medicare is critical for the health and wellbeing of almost 64 million older adults and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, Medicare does not include a comprehensive dental benefit.