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If you receive a surprise out-of-network bill you may be able to lower the cost or set up a payment plan, plus if the final bill is $400 over your estimate, you can dispute it! Know your rights and find an action plan at https://www.cms.gov/medical-bill-rights/know-your-rights

To tell lawmakers to keep protecting and expanding your rights in the and share your story, visit https://www.nosurprisescampaign.org/

CMS continues to break down barriers, recognizing oral health as key to overall health. Read more about how the administration is working to improve access and affordability across all levels of insurance coverage:

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After losing their employer coverage when her husband was laid off, Holly and her family were incredibly grateful to receive advance premium tax credits ( ) to pay down the cost of their insurance premiums for marketplace coverage. Have you benefited from APTCs, or want to see if you qualify? Talk to us, we can help!

Our Incoming Executive Director, Anthony Wright, sat down with McKenzie Beard of the Washington Post to talk about his passion for health care access, economic security and health equity, as well as his vision for the future of Families USA. Check it out:

Analysis | What Families USA’s new boss brings to the table We spoke with the longtime consumer health advocate about his policy priorities and how he’s preparing for the November election as he takes over Families USA.

Casey bill would cap prescription costs for millions of Pennsylvanians - TAI News The Capping Prescription Costs Act would limit out-of-pocket annual costs to $2,000 for 173 million Americans.

One week from today, hear from Families USA Action's incoming Executive Director Anthony Wright and others as we come together to discuss the key tools, opportunities, and landscape at play in the November elections! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rNa_rSqpRuqZEnmmuEA7PA?t=1721233467549

Looking to grow your IT skills at an organization dedicated to fighting for high quality, affordable health care for all? Our Information Technology Internship could be for you! Check out the listing and apply:

Families USA Information Technology Internship - Families Usa Families USA Information Technology Internship About Families USA Families USA, a leading national voice for health care consumers, is dedicated to the achievement of high quality, affordable health care for all. We advance our mission through public policy analysis, advocacy, and collaboration with...

California Health Care Pioneer Goes National, Girds for Partisan Skirmishes - California Healthline Anthony Wright, a champion for Californians’ health care rights, will take the helm of Families USA in Washington, D.C., where he plans to campaign for more affordable and accessible care nationally. He leaves Health Access California, where he helped outlaw surprise medical billing, require compa...

As we celebrate , we want to uplift the work of Ola Ojewumi, a disability rights activist who, among a multitude of advocacy efforts, has started campaigns focusing on and .

"Do not wait for you or someone you love to become disabled for you to care about disability rights. Make an effort to educate yourself on disability history. "

Read more of her words of wisdom in Families USA's interview:

Celebrating Disability Pride Month With Ola Ojewumi - Families Usa July is Disability Pride Month, and Families USA was honored to have a conversation with Disability Rights Activist Ola Ojewumi about her personal health care journey and the work she does to inspire and educate others. At age nine, Ola was diagnosed with a rare heart. Two years later, she received....

"Every American knows that we pay too much for the health care we get. But many Americans don’t know WHY. Because health care industry consolidation, particularly among hospitals, has eliminated competition and allowed monopolistic pricing to push our nation’s families to the brink of financial ruin." - Families USA's Sophia Tripoli for the Senate Aging Committee hearing.

Starting any minute now! Watch Families USA's Sophia Tripoli testify in front of the Senate Aging Committee on transparency in health care. It's time to discuss real solutions to protect families in America from the greed of medical monopolies.

Tune in here: https://www.aging.senate.gov/hearings/health-care-transparency-lowering-costs-and-empowering-patients

The (NSA) shields you and millions of consumers from surprise medical bills. To learn more about your rights, go to https://www.cms.gov/medical-bill-rights/know-your-rights/using-insurance and tell lawmakers to keep protecting and expanding your rights! Share your story at https://www.nosurprisescampaign.org/.

When Nate unknowingly purchased a junk health insurance plan, he didn’t know what to do or where to turn. Following a recent settlement from the FTC, Nate got money back for the time he paid for scam coverage, and wants others to know about his experience so they can get assistance. Read our latest blog for more info.
https://familiesusa.org/resources/protecting-your-coverage-and-care-cracking-down-on-scam-health-insurance-plans/

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Thrilled to welcome Families USA's incoming Executive Director, Anthony Wright, into the office today!! Welcome Anthony!

Wishing you a happy Fourth of July! As we celebrate our nation's independence, let's also celebrate the strides we've made in our fight for quality health care nationwide. At Families USA, we know that good health is the foundation of a thriving society and we are dedicated to keep building a healthier America!

July 22nd-23rd, Families USA's Naomi Fener, Director of Population Health and Staci Lofton, Senior Director of Health Equity will be presenting & moderating at the behavioral care innovation conference to discuss accessibility restrictions in behavioral health, solutions for overcoming provider shortages, behavioral health through the lens of diversity and more!

Register here:

Home - Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD Innovations for Medicaid, Medicare, and Duals - July 22-23, 2024 * Alexandria, VA Behavioral/Mental Health and SUD Innovations for Medicaid, Medicare, and Duals - July 22-23, 2024 * Alexandria, VA

Once again, is trying to undermine access to affordable, quality health care for millions of Americans. By overturning Chevron v. NRDC, they have opened the door for major challenges to existing health care programs like , and .

Let's be clear about what's happening here. has cleared the way for judges to make decisions about how vital government programs are run, instead of the health experts with decades of experience. Everything from public health to patient protections to free coverage for preventive services are now at risk and open to legal challenges that will jeopardize years of progress.

Families USA is constantly working to rein in abusive behaviors by big corporations that drive up health care costs for hardworking families, but today’s decision gives those corporations even more weapons in their arsenal to fight back against any attempts to limit their power and ability to jack up prices.

The Supreme Court’s decision today on means continued uncertainty for millions of pregnant people and families in America. While pregnant Idahoans can breathe a temporary sigh of relief, there are millions of people across nearly two dozen states who continue to experience the consequences of statewide abortion restrictions and bans, and who are left in limbo by this decision. Read Families USA's full statement:

Families USA’s Statement on Supreme Court’s Punt, Failure to Protect Health and Lives of Millions of Pregnant People Nationwide - Families Usa WASHINGTON, DC –Yael Lehmann, Interim Executive Director of Families USA, issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court ruling on the consolidated cases Idaho v. United States and Moyle v. United States on whether a state abortion ban conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatm...

After struggling for years to receive a diagnosis for an autoimmune condition, Laura, a research scientist and mother of four, still must fight to maintain her condition affording copays for doctor’s visits and high prescription costs, on top of working, caring for her family, and helping to coach the local soccer team, Laura wants nothing more than to remain healthy and active. Have you faced challenges like these? Tell us about it or share this post!

Abortion bans have a resounding impact on human health. After Texas enacted a strict abortion ban in 2021, infant deaths in the state surged by 12.9%. This is devastating, and it’s what happens when we allow politics to come between families and their doctor. We will not stop fighting against these attacks on our health care - and we will keep fighting to save lives.

Study links spike in infant deaths to Texas abortion ban Infant deaths spiked after Texas enacted a strict abortion ban with no exceptions for birth defects.

Check out Families USA's incoming Executive Director Anthony Wright who sat down with Capitol Weekly Podcast to discuss his work at Health Access California, and what he is looking forward to accomplishing on a national level.

Au revoir, Anthony Wright - Capitol Weekly CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: We're joined today by two guests: first up, Anthony Wright, the longtime Executive Director at Health Access California, who will be leaving soon to take a new position as Executive Director at Families USA in DC. We also welcome redistricting expert, campaign strategist, and...

Six Ways MAGA Republicans Are Threatening Access To Reproductive Health Care — Protect Our Care Two Years After Overturning Roe v. Wade, MAGA Republicans Continue To Attack Reproductive Health Care Access Two years ago today, the MAGA Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly...

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, a decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years of precedent. While we knew that there would be resounding impacts on access to reproductive health care, we did not know how bad the consequences of this decision could be, until now. Read Families USA's new Insights Column to learn more: https://familiesusa.org/resources/ripple-effects-the-fall-of-roe-v-wade/

For the last 14 years, families with private insurance have benefitted from zero-cost preventive services, one of the most popular provisions of the ACA. Today’s decision in Braidwood v. Becerra means that these services continue for 151 million people for now, but the named plaintiffs no longer have to offer these services at no cost. Future threats still loom, as the case continues through the courts. We urge the courts and government to take action now!

Braidwood Decision Preserves Access to Free Preventive Services for Millions of Americans, But Future Threats Loom - Families Usa WASHINGTON, DC – Yael Lehmann, Families USA Interim Executive Director, issued the following statement on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on the Braidwood v. Becerra case regarding whether health insurance plans would be required to provide cost-fee coverage of preventive services r...

Uninsured rates reached an all time low in 2023, but latest projections indicate the percentage of uninsured will rise again through 2034, particularly in adults aged 19-44. attributes this increase end of Medicaid’s continuous eligibility provisions in 2023 and 2024 and the expiration of enhanced Marketplace subsidies, or APTCs, after 2025. It doesn't have to be this way! Congress could extend enhanced Marketplace subsidies or make them permanent, and ensure 12-month continuous eligibility for adults.

Health Insurance Coverage Projections For The US Population And Sources Of Coverage, By Age, 2024–34 | Health Affairs Journal In the Congressional Budget Office’s projections of health insurance coverage, 92.3 percent of the US population, or 316 million people, have coverage in 2024, and 7.7 percent, or 26 million, are uninsured. The uninsured share of the population will rise over the course of the next decade, before ...

Health coverage is C O M P L I C A T E D, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! If you have questions or need help enrolling, visit https://www.healthcare.gov/get-answers/ to find answers to the most common questions or get local help at https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/

Local Assistance for Health Insurance Application Find local help to apply for health insurance. People and groups in the community offer free assistance both with the application process and with picking and enrolling in a plan.