Community Catalyst works at the state and federal levels to ensure the consumer voice is at the forefront in the implementation of Affordable Care Act.
Provides access to free or low-cost coverage for up to 9 million people and strengthens Medicaid. [ Press Release ]
Just three days after the Trump administration issued a new rule that would promote discrimination against LGBTQ+ people seeking health care, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) delivered a landmark ruling Monday (June 15) that undercuts th... [ Blog ]
On March 31, the Trump administration said that it would not create an emergency special enrollment period (SEP) in states that use HealthCare.Gov to run their private health insurance marketplaces [ Press Release ]
When it comes to health care, 2019 was an intense year full of many challenges and also some bright spots. As it recedes in the rear view mirror, let’s take a look at some of the key developments from 2019 and what they might portend for the futu... [ Blog ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2019 CONTACT: Kathy Melley, Community Catalyst, (617) 791-0708, kmelley@communitycatalyst.org (BOSTON, MA) – Statement of Emily Stewart, executi... [ Press Release ]
Since the passage of the ACA over 20 million people have gained access to health insurance coverage through the Marketplace. A recent issue brief from... [ Blog ]
Statement of Michael Miller, Director of Strategic Policy at Community Catalyst, in response to House passage today of H.R. 987, Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act. [ Press Release ]
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the health gains women have made – and continue to make – since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). [ Blog ]
Statement of Dara Taylor, Community Catalyst’s Director of Consumer Assistance, regarding the introduction of the Marketing and Outreach Restoration to Empower (MORE) Health Education Act. [ Press Release ]
This blog is part of a series that will highlight how changes in the 2019 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) final rule will affect the comprehensive coverage that the essential health benefits (EHBs) package offer to consumers. On April ... [ Blog ]
Eight years ago today, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law of the land, and this year’s birthday is truly one to celebrate. [ Blog ]
In September, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan to provide new departmental guidance following the 2014 plan from the Obama administration. Upon first glance, it becomes readily apparent that the mi... [ Blog ]
This campaign planning guide provides state advocates with a tool to plan their network adequacy campaigns to encompass state-specific strategies and political context. Advocates might use this tool at any stage in their network adequacy campaign. [ Publication ]
This case study examines how Georgians for a Healthy Future (GHF) led the consumer advocacy effort to pass one of the nation’s strongest provider directory bills aimed at helping consumers more easily shop for and navigate their health plans. [ Publication ]
This fact sheet discusses the importance of Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in providing dental coverage and oral health services. [ Resource ]
Advocates have a unique opportunity to engage veterans in campaigns to close the Medicaid coverage gap. Fifty-four percent of uninsured veterans live in states that have chosen not to draw down federal funds to improve Medicaid coverage under the ACA. [ Publication ]
Community Catalyst provides feedback to HHS that highlight how certain provisions in the proposed rule are an important step forward in consumer protection as well as areas where improvements can still be made. [ Comment Letter ]
Community Catalyst respectfully submits the following comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Civil Rights (OCR), in response to proposed rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities. [ Comment Letter ]
We know you’ve already put in countless hours preparing to educate people about the law and encouraging consumers in your community to renew their coverage ahead of what is sure to be another successful enrollment period. [ Alert ]
Enrolling people with substance use disorders in insurance coverage through Medicaid or the new Marketplaces may require targeted outreach. This handout describes barriers to enrollment and strategies for reaching people with substance use disorders. [ Publication ]
Thanks to the ACA, every state will have access to an online marketplace to help people who don’t have employer sponsored health insurance find affordable coverage.
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