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Healthy Kids Need a Healthy Democracy: The Role of Enrollment Assisters in Nonpartisan Voter Registration Efforts
By: Maria Bobrowski-Artola In the realm of public health, there is a growing recognition that civic engagement is not just a societal responsibility but a vital component of overall health. With National Voter Registration Day on the horizon, we have a unique chance to make a significant difference in the health and well-being of our […]
Future of Medicaid Likely Hinges on Election but Voters Are Not Yet Hearing About Candidates’ Views
By Joan Alker and Michael Perry We’ve worked on Medicaid policy and/or public opinion research for three decades now and have observed its growing importance as the backbone of our health care system – now covering approximately 80 million people — as well as its centrality to voters. Medicare and Social Security are often described […]
Biden Administration Proposes Rule To Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reporting
By Sheela Ranganathan and Maanasa Kona, Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms Amidst the growing interest among policymakers to protect patients from medical debt and its negative downstream effects, in April 2023, the three credit reporting agencies (CRAs)—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—voluntarily agreed to stop reporting any medical debt under $500. This April, the Consumer Financial […]
New Georgetown Center on Health Insurance Reforms Report Examines State Reforms of Prior Authorization
By Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms Faculty Health insurers’ use of prior authorization – a medical management tool requiring providers to seek the insurer’s approval before their patient receives a healthcare item or service – appears to be on the rise. While providers and patients raise concerns that prior authorization can inhibit patient […]
How States Can Use Tax and Unemployment Filings to Sign People Up for Health Insurance
This spring, as millions of people prepared their taxes, an increasing number of states were using the tax-filing process to connect those who are eligible but uninsured with comprehensive, affordable health insurance. These “easy-enrollment programs” allow filers to check a box on forms they file with the state (e.g., income tax returns) to indicate that they […]