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March 24, 2020 | Freddy Mejia

Understanding Federal Action on COVID-19 and Potential Next Steps

This past week Congress passed and the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which takes some first...
March 23, 2020 | Freddy Mejia

After 10 Years, The Affordable Care Act Is Poised For an Even Bigger Role in Virginia

Ten years ago today, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), was signed into law, introducing landmark health coverage reform and expanding the availability of comprehensive and affordable health coverage across the nation. This law has had a considerable impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of families in Virginia and should be protected during and beyond this uncertain time.
March 18, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

STATEMENT: TCI Stands with our Communities and People in Virginia Most at Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic

As people across Virginia are increasingly impacted by the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, our...
February 28, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute

Opportunities to Advance Racial Equity in Conference Budget

What’s included in the state budget communicates what and who the state values. That’s why it’s important to analyze...
February 13, 2020 | Freddy Mejia

Health Care Proposals To Look For On Budget Sunday

The 2020 legislative session is now at the halfway mark and some crucial health care related bills, detailed in an earlier post, aimed at increasing affordability and access to comprehensive health care coverage for those on the individual marketplace continue to move forward. In addition, several exciting proposals to strengthen Virginia’s Medicaid program and reduce premiums on the individual marketplace have been included in Gov. Northam’s introduced budget or in budget amendment requests from legislators. 
January 17, 2020 | Freddy Mejia

Three Steps Toward Making Private Health Coverage More Affordable

The cost of health care coverage is a growing concern, especially for individuals and families who access health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual marketplace. A recent report by Altarum Healthcare Value Hub found that 79% of Virginia adults who purchase health insurance on the private market are concerned they will not be able to afford health coverage. 
October 29, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Healthier Virginia Families: A Refundable EITC Means More Than A Check

Health care ranks as one of the top issues of importance for people across our state. Discussions around health often...
October 17, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Rising Costs on ACA Marketplace: A Blueprint for State Leaders to Reduce Cost and Increase Access to Health Care Coverage

Good health is essential to thriving communities, yet Virginia families are struggling to pay for health coverage and other medical...
October 7, 2019 | Freddy Mejia

Potential Loss of Health Coverage due to Work Reporting Requirement (by Locality)

This is part of TCI’s report: Virginia COMPASS Program Leading State Down The Wrong Path...
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