No Insured Person Should be Underinsured: The Biden Administration Can Make Four Simple But Important Changes to Improve Essential Benefits Coverage
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect, the uninsured rate has been cut by half. In addition to making health care more accessible, it also sets minimum standards…
Last year, state legislators proposed a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Many were concerted efforts to control the lives and bodies of transgender and nonbinary youth; from hindering their ability to…
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.
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.
State Attorneys General Against Medical Debt
Washington, California & Minnesota attorneys general are taking patient protections seriously.
“Minimally-Invasive Care” Presents Opportunities to Expand Patient Choice, Access to Care and Advance Health Justice
Known as "minimally-invasive care” (MIC), can be provided in a variety of health care or community settings, like primary care offices, nursing homes, schools, and health fairs.
While Reconciliation Deal Makes Strides on Affordability, Equity Issues Remain in the Coverage Gap
Inequity in access to health care due to discriminatory barriers to economic security makes clear this is a race equity and health justice issue.
Good News: After July 1, Medical Debt is Taken Off the Credit Reports For Millions of People!
The three largest nationwide credit reporting agencies announced they are changing the way medical debt is reported.
Building the Next Generation of Family Caregiver Leaders
The Changing the Care Conversation project is a national learning and action-oriented initiative to improve support for family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities.
State Authorities’ Responsibility to Oral Health Equity
It is important for us to remember that achieving health equity includes addressing the unmet oral health needs in this country and state authorities must be integral partners in this…
Voices for Health Justice Advocates at the Forefront of the Health Justice Movement
We are thrilled to share with you a video that celebrates the accomplishments of the Voices for Health Justice partners over the last year and a half.
Congress Should Follow States’ Lead in Providing Dental Coverage to Medicaid Enrollees
Opening the door to dental care for more people can usher in better health and family economic security – gains worth celebrating! But state policy can only go so far….