Coverage

Every week, 3,700 children lose their health insurance. It’s time for Congress to act

NOTE: This blog was originally published in Medium on November 5, 2019. Once upon a time, our nation’s leaders worked together across party lines to help America’s children grow up healthy and ...

Families USA State Comment Letter on Utah “Fallback Plan” 1115 Amendment

Families USA submitted this letter in response to Utah’s request for comments on its proposed application to amend its section 1115 waiver to expand Medicaid eligibility to cover individuals up to 1...

The Lower Drug Costs Now Act: Landmark Legislation Made Even Stronger Since Its Introduction

Consumers Need Relief from Big Pharma’s High Prices The United States is facing a crisis in prescription drug prices. High drug prices are forcing families and consumers to make impossible choices ...

Families USA State Comment Letter on Tennessee Block Grant 1115 Amendment

Families USA submitted this letter in response to Tennessee’s request for comments on its proposed application to amend its section 1115 Medicaid waiver to add a block grant and additional flexibili...

Oral Health Progress and Equity Network Letter of Condolence to the Staff of Rep. Elijah Cummings

In this letter, the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (OPEN) wishes to express our sincere condolences to the staff of the Honorable Elijah Cummings on the loss of the beloved Congressman. Congr...

Medicaid Policy And Partisan Politics: A New Dynamic

NOTE: This blog was originally published in Health Affairs on October 15, 2019. On September 18, 2019, Tennessee announced a long-anticipated proposal to block grant its Medicaid program, TennC...

Joint Letter: Consumer Advocacy Organizations Support Including Medicare Oral Health Coverage, H.R. 4650, in H.R. 3 Package

Families USA is encouraged to see Medicare oral health coverage being considered as one of the reforms that could come with H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. We are gratified to see the introducti...