Health Care
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...