ACHP’s responds to Medicare’s proposal to sharply limit coverage of the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm.
Affordable Care Act / Individual Market
Ensuring Access to High-Quality, Affordable Coverage
ACHP is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to high quality coverage and care at a cost they can afford. This is even more crucial during a public health crisis. ACHP advocates for policies that stabilize the individual market, provide sufficient financial assistance for Americans who need it and expand access to affordable coverage options for working families across the country.
To the Point
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12/09/2021
BLOG — Top 5 Things Washington Can Do in 2022 to Improve Health Care Affordability
ACHP provides the top 5 things Washington can do in 2022 to ensure all Americans have access to high-quality coverage and care. -
06/17/2021
RELEASE — Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision Upholding ACA
ACHP is grateful that the Court has fully upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has expanded coverage and care across America. -
05/11/2021
FACT SHEET — Building on Success of the ACA
ACHP supports building on the success of the ACA to ensure access to high-quality, affordable coverage and care in the individual market. -
04/27/2020
OP-ED — Ongoing COVID-19 crisis calls for federal special enrollment period
ACHP and ACAP urge the Trump Administration to establish a special enrollment period (SEP) during the COVID-19 national emergency. -
04/01/2019
RELEASE — Community Health Insurance Associations File Amicus Brief in Texas v. U.S.
ACHP and ACAP have submitted a joint amicus brief to highlight the harm that will occur if the Affordable Care Act is struck down.
Deep Dive
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12/23/2021
PODCAST—Build Back Better, ACA and Drug Pricing on Kaiser Health News’ What the Health?
ACHP's Ceci Connolly discusses the Build Back Better Act, ACA enrollment, drug pricing and more on KHN's What the Health? podcast. -
12/10/2021
VIDEO — ACHP Joins HHS Deputy Secretary at Modern Healthcare Symposium
ACHP's Ceci Connolly speaks with HHS' Andrea Palm about the role of health care leadership to drive health equity in communities. -
12/06/2021
LETTER — Recommendations to HHS on 2023 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) Draft
ACHP and other leading health organizations provided recommendations to HHS on the 2023 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) draft. -
10/21/2021
LETTER — ACHP Urges Lawmakers to Include Vital Health Provisions in Build Back Better Act
ACHP urges lawmakers debating the Build Back Better Act to include important health provisions that will expand access and lower costs. -
09/02/2021
LETTER — Letter to Congressional Leadership on Vital Health Care Issues for Reconciliation Bill
ACHP urged Congressional leaders to address vital health care issues affecting Americans across the nation in the reconciliation package.
Problem | Solution
PROBLEM: Being uninsured is more than just a source of personal anxiety. In a time of pandemic, being uninsured is a threat to public health. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, more than 28 million Americans lacked coverage. Rising unemployment imperils employer-based coverage for millions more.
SOLUTION: To help fill in the coverage gaps created by the current pandemic, the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) proposes several novel approaches that together, help solve the coverage puzzle. These include:
- COBRA subsidies and expansion of the Health Coverage Tax Credit
- A Special Enrollment Period for the individual market
- Premium Grace Period protections
- A Medicaid Stabilization Fund
- and Reinsurance and Risk Corridors
Learn how putting these puzzle pieces together fills in coverage gaps created by COVID-19 and helps provide Americans more peace of mind in these uncertain times.
Resource Library Search
CLIP — The Wall Street Journal: ACHP Responds to New Rapid At-Home COVID Test White House Policy
Following a White House announcement, ACHP responds to the lack of a coordinated national testing strategy and rapid at-home COVID test availability.
BLOG — Aduhelm’s Price Cut Misses the Mark
Besides being outrageously priced, Aduhelm is an unproven, potentially dangerous drug—a drug Medicare simply should not cover.
CLIP — The New York Times: ACHP Responds to Rushed Testing Implementation Timeline
ACHP spoke with Sarah Kliff about the rushed testing implementation timeline following new rules requiring at-home COVID test coverage.
FACT SHEET — Medicare Advantage: Choosing Coverage and Care that Meets Your Needs
When choosing a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, there are several factors to consider. Fortunately, a lot of information – including network, pricing, performance in treating certain conditions and quality ratings – is publicly available.
FACT SHEET — Medicare Advantage: Serving a Diverse, Rapidly Growing Population
Medicare Advantage (MA) serves diverse populations. In fact, MA enrolls a higher percentage of people of color than traditional Medicare.