Back-to-School Checklist: Pencil, Notebooks, Backpack... Health Insurance?
Some children will show up nervous, some will show up excited and others will show up disappointed that summer is over. But, to us, the most important question is, will they show up insured?
What’s At Stake In Trump Promise To Roll Back ACA Nondiscrimination Rule?
The Trump Administration indicated that it intends to roll back or repeal parts of the rule that the Obama administration issued in 2016 implementing Section 1557.
Consumer Advocacy Around a “Do-Over” for Medicaid Managed Care in Alabama
After a new governor in Alabama halted planning for regional care organizations (RCOs) as the model for Medicaid managed care in the state, advocates with Arise Citizens’ Policy Project are involved in state efforts to come up with a better model.
Joining Forces for Health Justice in East Nashville
Through our Partnering for Community Health project, we are collaborating to identify ways to support the health and well-being of children, families and seniors living in the James A. Cayce Homes, a low-income housing development.
Final Short-Term Plan Rule is Latest Piece in the Health Care Sabotage Puzzle
On Wednesday, the Trump administration released a final rule that will expand the availability of short-term health plans.
What the Massachusetts One Care Implementation Council Teaches Us About Consumer Engagement
In 2013, Massachusetts developed the One Care Implementation Council so consumers could have an active role in the implementation of Massachusetts’ Financial Alignment Initiative, known as “One Care.” I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with consumers, advocates and...
The Verdict Is In: Arkansas Works Isn’t Working
A new report officially confirms all suspicions about whether Medicaid work requirements lead to coverage losses. Recently, the state of Arkansas, which began implementing its work requirement program, Arkansas Works, in June, reported that almost 7,500 individuals didn’t comply with...
Ready, Set, Learn: Ensuring Children Are School Ready
Children do not leave their health care needs at the school’s front door: those health care needs and children’s access to services impact their educational outcomes and long-term health.
Director's Corner: We’ve Got Your Back on Your 53rd Birthday, Medicare & Medicaid!
Medicare and Medicaid are turning 53 at the end of this month. Their importance to the health of the nation is hard to overstate: together, they provide coverage to one in three people in the United States, including many with...