Coverage

Designing Silver Health Plans with Affordable Out-of-Pocket Costs for Lower- and Moderate-Income Consumers

On May 14, Families USA released new research examining access to care for consumers with high out-of-pocket costs. Many low- and moderate-income consumers can’t afford to pay the full cost of ...

King v. Burwell social media graphics

This page was designed to help you share quotes from consumers and advocates protesting the harmful effects of the King v. Burwell lawsuit. Please share these graphics with your networks. For more ...

World Cup 2014 Health Rankings

Countries that spend more on health care often also have a higher life expectancy, though many other factors can contribute to variations across countries. Our infographic shows health care spending ...

King v. Burwell Twitter Chat

WHAT The day after the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in King v. Burwell, experts from Families USA, the American Public Health Association, the National Women’s Law Center, and the Center...

Non-Group Health Insurance: Many Insured Americans with High Out-of-Pocket Costs Forgo Needed Health Care

The Affordable Care Act has increased access to health insurance and financial assistance for millions of Americans. But even with the new assistance that helps consumers pay their premiums and out-of...

Getting Health Insurance Through Special Enrollment Periods in the Marketplace

Updated July 2015 Did you know that you can sign up for insurance in the health insurance marketplace at any time during the year if there are big changes in your life? Even though the marketplace...

Marketplace Health Plan Premiums Are Competitive with Employer-Based Coverage

With the passage of the Affordable Care Act, more Americans than ever before are signing up for health insurance. The health insurance marketplaces offer competitive premiums that, on average, are mor...

Many Insured Consumers with Non-Group Coverage Go without Needed Health Care

Our infographic shares new data about consumers who buy insurance for themselves or their families. While the Affordable Care Act is making strides in affordability, as many as one-quarter of adults w...

Basic Health Program: Nine Requirements for State Programs

Basic Health Programs are one of several options in the Affordable Care Act for states to further expand affordable health coverage to low and modest-income residents. Basic Health Pr...

Standards for Health Insurance Provider Networks: Examples from the States

When health plans design their provider networks, they need to ensure that these networks are adequate and provide meaningful access to care. The Affordable Care Act established the first-ever feder...