Lauren Rubenstein · [email protected]

May 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Introducing a New Storytelling Campaign

Hello Partners,  On Monday, Families USA is joining with our partners from leading national health care advocacy organizations to launch a new campaign to showcase personal stories of Americans who would be impacted by devastating cuts to Medicaid and the U.S. health care system if Republicans follo…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Congress is Back and 100 Days of Trump Action Items

Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is back from their recess and they are turning to marking up their reconciliation package. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is scheduled to meet next Wednesday, May 7, where they will lay out, for the first time, the specific cuts they will make to Medicaid…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Federal Update and Resources for April Recess (pt. 2)

Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is still out on recess until next Monday, April 28, but that doesn't mean the work stops.   This week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Kennedy v. Braidwood case, which challenges the Affordable Care Act's requirement that health plans should provide …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Federal Update and Resources for Easter Recess

Dear Health Advocates,  Last week, the Senate passed their version of the budget blueprint, which details different reconciliation instructions for the House and Senate committees. The new budget plan combines the House GOP’s original framework of $1.5 trillion in spending cuts with the bare-bone…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Federal Update and Resources for ACA Marketplace Rule

Dear Health Advocates,  Early Saturday morning, the Senate voted to advance their version of the budget blueprint. The Senate's proposal varies from the House's and while it doesn't directly delineate a specific number of cuts for health care programs, we know Medicaid is still extremely vulnerab…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM

It's No Joke: Our New Resource Roundup is Here!

Resource Roundup Resource Roundup Update  Late last year, Families USA conducted a survey to improve this newsletter and how we share resources with you. We combed through the responses and took stock of what you said would be most helpful to improve. We've revamped the design and made changes a…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Congress Back in DC, Two New Fact Sheets and More Resources

Resource Roundup New Resources   Action Items   Events   Media   Equity   Value   Coverage Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is back in session this week as members return from their time in-district last week. The next recess is two weeks long, from April 14-28. In these next three weeks, the cha…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Congress in Recess, Budget Reconciliation Advocacy, and More Resources

Resource Roundup New Resources   Action Items   Events   Media   Equity   Value   Coverage Dear Health Advocates,  Congress is in recess and members are back in district this week after the Senate passed the six-month stop gap funding bill to fund the government through September 30th. As we ment…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Newsletter: Center for Affordable Whole Person Care at Families USA

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter News    Admin    State Updates    Value in the News    Resources & Events News from CongressHealth Care Efficiency Through Flexibility Act -  Representatives Buchanan (R-FL), Panetta (D-CA), and Crenshaw (R-TX)  Representatives …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Upcoming Funding Deadline and Other Resources

Resource Roundup New Resources   Action Items   Events   Media   Equity   Value   Coverage Dear Health Advocates,  Congress has until midnight on Friday, March 14 to avert a partial government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding. The House of Representati…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Sign On REMINDER: Urge Congress to Address Healthcare Costs

Hello Partners, We wanted to send out one last reminder for you to join Families USA in this sign on letter urging Congress to advance bipartisan solutions to address the high and rising health care costs that are threatening the health and financial well-being of our nation’s families, workers, emp…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Medicaid Theme Week on Work Requirements & Other Resources

Dear Health Advocates, Last week, the House passed a budget resolution that locks the House Energy and Commerce Committee in to at least $880 billion in cuts. These cuts will directly impact health care and the Medicaid program, resulting in devastating cuts to coverage, benefits, services and our b…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Sign On REMINDER: Urge Congress to Address Healthcare Costs Without Threatening Safety Net Programs

Hello Partners, We invite you to join Families USA in this sign on letter urging Congress to advance bipartisan solutions to address the high and rising health care costs that are threatening the health and financial well-being of our nation’s families, workers, employers, small businesses, and comm…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM

URGENT: Sign On Opportunity - Urge Congress to Address Healthcare Costs Without Threatening Safety Net Programs

Hello Partners, As Congress considers harmful cuts to the social safety net through the partisan budget reconciliation process, Families USA is continuing to urge policymakers to take a different direction outside of reconciliation to advance bipartisan policies that make health care more affordable…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Continued Medicaid Defense and Protecting Consumers

Dear Health Advocates, The House Rules Committee voted to advance the budget resolution last night, which instructs at least $880 billion in savings from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, necessitating large Medicaid cuts (see Energy & Commerce, p. 25). A floor vote is expected this eveni…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Sign On Opportunity: Urge Congress to Address Healthcare Costs Without Threatening Safety Net Programs

Hello Partners, Families USA invites you to join a sign-on letter urging Congress to address the high and rising health care costs that are threatening the health and financial well-being of our nation’s families, workers, employers, small businesses, and communities.  In the 2024 elections, America…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Medicaid Advocacy with Reps. In-District and Consumers First Legislative Agenda

Dear Health Advocates, As you may have seen, the House Budget Committee advanced their budget last week, which instructs at least $880 billion in savings, necessitating large Medicaid cuts (see Energy & Commerce, p. 25). A floor vote is expected next week, though this depends on the confidence t…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM

A New Policy Agenda to Lower Health Costs and Improve Health Outcomes

  Partners,  As the priorities of the new congress take shape, it’s clear we’re facing very real threats to health care coverage, access and affordability, including potential cuts to critical safety net programs such as Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that will hurt consumers and our communiti…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Keeping up the Medicaid Drumbeat

Dear Health Advocates, We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in last Thursday’s Medicaid Day of Action! Following the day, Senate Democrats signed onto a letter urging their Republican colleagues to prevent Medicaid cuts that would pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. Also, Fa…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Join Us for This Thursday's Medicaid Day of Action!

Dear Health Advocates, It is another busy week full of advocacy and defense. We have some exciting opportunities coming up to continue holding the line on Medicaid defense and keeping the current administration in check. Republican plans to make massive cuts to the Medicaid program — as much as $2.3…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM

February Medicaid Coalition Meeting

Hi all, Our February Medicaid Coalition meeting will be hybrid on February 20 at 2 PM ET.  Please stay tuned as we confirm a few more speakers in the coming weeks. You can sign up to attend in person here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can register to attend virtually here. We also have…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM

Funding Freeze Chaos, Affordability Agenda, and Upcoming Day of Action

Resources and actions regarding the funding freeze flurry from yesterday, plus a new FUSA affordability agenda. In addition, we have details on how to prepare for Feb 6th's Day of Action for Medicaid Defense. Resource Roundup New Resources     Action Items     Media     Equity     Value     Covera…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM

February Medicaid Coalition Meeting

February Medicaid Coalition Meeting Hi all, Our February Medicaid Coalition meeting will be hybrid on February 20 at 2 PM ET.  Please stay tuned as we confirm a few more speakers in the coming weeks. You can sign up to attend in person here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can register to…

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM

A Healthcare Affordability Agenda for the New Administration

   Partners,  As Families USA brings together hundreds of advocates from across the country for its 30th annual Health Action Conference, we are sending a clear message to the new Congress and Administration — Americans made economic and financial security a top priority in the election, and it’s ti…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Working Together in a Second Trump Term

Dear Health Advocates, We are excited to see many of you later this week at our 2025 Health Action Conference — our 30th HAC! The conference is at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC on January 23-24 and this year's theme is From the Frontlines: Forging the Path Forward Together. This week, we are …

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

January 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM

Health Action 2025: One Week to Go!

Dear Partners, On January 23 and 24, 2025, we are coming together as a community to share what we have learned in 2024 and to plan ahead for 2025. With just one week to go we want to make sure you know all about the amazing speakers, networking opportunities, and other great features we have planned…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM

New Medicaid resources! Plus, one week out from HAC

We hope you register for our 2025 Health Action Conference -- our 30th HAC! Plus, details on a Medicaid fact sheet and a Medicaid Defense call this week. Resource Roundup New Resources     Action Items     Media     Equity     Value     Coverage Dear Health Advocates,  We are excited to see many o…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Health Action 2025: Announcing Rep. Sarah McBride!

Dear Partners, On January 23 and 24, 2025, we are be coming together as a community to share what we have learned in 2024 and plan ahead for 2025. We are proud to bring so many members of the community together for this event, and we couldn't be more excited to announce one of our Keynote Speakers, …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Starting 2025 off with a bang! (And new resources)

Dear Health Advocates, We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break! We're excited to get back to work with you!  Last week, Families USA was joined by more than 300 organizations calling on the newly sworn in 119th Congress to protect and strengthen Medicaid. You can find our press release here an…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

January 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM

UPDATE: Medicaid Coalition Meeting on January 9

Medicaid Coalition Meeting on January 9 Hi all, We hope you are gearing up for a relaxing holiday season! Please join us for our first hybrid coalition meeting of 2025 on Thursday, January 9 at 2:00 PM ET. Like our meeting in November, we will have a panel discussion on pressing threats to Medicaid …

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Sign On to Our Letter to Congressional Leadership to Protect Medicaid!

Sign On! Hello Partners, Join Families USA and sign on to our letter to Congressional leadership, sending a clear message on the first day of the 119th Congress that Medicaid is a critical program that millions of families rely on, and it must be protected. Remind them that they were elected to redu…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Sign On to Our Letter to Congressional Leadership to Protect Medicaid!

Sign On! Hello Partners, Join Families USA and sign on to our letter to Congressional leadership, sending a clear message on the first day of the 119th Congress that Medicaid is a critical program that millions of families rely on, and it must be protected. Remind them that they were elected to redu…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 20, 2024 at 4:43 PM

Health Action 2025: We're Coming Together as a Community

Dear Partners, On January 23 and 24, 2025, we'll be coming together as a community to recap 2024 and plan ahead for 2025. Can we count on you to represent your perspective this year? With over 100 speakers from organizations across the nation, we're proud of the diversity of perspectives we'll be br…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Medicaid Coalition Meeting on January 9

Medicaid Coalition Meeting on January 9 Hi all, We hope you are gearing up for a relaxing holiday season! Please join us for our first hybrid coalition meeting of 2025 on Thursday, January 9 at 2:00 PM ET. Like our meeting in November, we will have a panel discussion on pressing threats to Medicaid …

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  Anthony Wright · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM

End of Year Message — with Appreciation

Before we face the challenges of the new year, I wanted to express appreciation to you for our partnership and the progress we have made together. Dear fellow health advocates,  Before we face the challenges of the new year, I wanted to express appreciation to you for our partnership and the progre…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Our Final Resource Roundup of the Year... and an Important Sign On!

Dear Health Advocates, Thank you to all of you who submitted responses to our Resource Roundup Survey! We are gathering all of the information we collected and will be combing through it in the new year to better inform our advocacy outreach to all of you!  This week, we have a letter urging the new…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 10:23 PM

Sign On to Our Letter to Congressional Leadership to Protect Medicaid!

Sign On! Hello Partners, Join Families USA and sign on to our letter to Congressional leadership, sending a clear message on the first day of the 119th Congress that Medicaid is a critical program that millions of families rely on, and it must be protected. Remind them that they were elected to redu…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 5:52 PM

Join us for the 2025 Health Action Conversation - Can we Count on You?

Dear Partners, Can we count on you to make sure your voice is a part of the conversation at this year's Health Action Conference?With countless threats to Medicaid, health coverage and consumer protections, it is more important than ever that we gather as a community to discuss, plan, and problem so…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Final Day of the Resource Roundup Survey and a New Fact Sheet

Dear Health Advocates, This week, we have a letter urging Congress to take action on enhanced premium tax credits, news about our next Big Tent call and a reminder about our Resource Roundup survey that ends tonight at 11:59 PM ET. Check out our new fact sheet: The Nuts and Bolts of Medicare Physici…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 9, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Coalition Meeting on January 9

Happy Holidays! Hi all, For those who were able to attend, we really appreciate you coming out to the Medicaid Holiday Happy Hours Thursday night! And for those who were unable, you were missed, and I hope that you had a restful evening. As we begin the final sprint toward the end of year, please do…

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  Sophia Tripoli · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Newsletter: Center for Affordable Whole Person Care at Families USA

Families USA's Center for Affordable Whole Person Care Newsletter News    Admin    State Updates    Value in the News    Resources & Events News from CongressCassidy, Hassan Release Policy Framework on Medicare Site-Neutral Reform to Lower Health Care Costs – Sens. Cassidy (R-LA) and Hassan (D…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We Hope to See You This Evening!

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  Mike Persley · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Families USA's New Factsheet: The Nuts and Bolts of Medicare Physician Payment--And Why It Needs Reform

   Hello Partners,  All families and people across our nation should have access to the health care they need at a price they can afford. But our health care system is currently designed to rake in the highest possible profits for big health care corporations rather than deliver the highest-quality …

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Celebrating the 30th Health Action Conference

Dear Partners, Join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Health Action Conference! This year's event promises powerful discussions and inspiring sessions as we continue to transform health care together.When: January 23-24, 2025Where: Capital Hilton, Washington, DC Register Now! See here for the Heal…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Register for HAC and Submit Your Survey Responses!

Dear Health Advocates, We hope you had a great holiday weekend and were able to enjoy some time away. This week, we have a letter urging Congress to take action on enhanced premium tax credits, news about our next Big Tent call and a reminder about our Resource Roundup survey. Join Families USA in u…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Medicaid Coalition Holiday Happy Hour

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Back from the Holiday.. Our Survey is Still Active!

Dear Partners, We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday and were able to enjoy a short break as we near the end of a long year of advocacy. We are coming to you with a brief reminder of our active Resource Roundup Survey that ends next week, Tuesday, December 10 at 11:59 PM ET. We want to he…

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  Jamie Stevenson · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Health Action 2025: We're Grateful for Our Partners

Dear Partners, We hope everyone is excited for a restful holiday. This year we are thankful for our partners, all of the amazing things we have accomplished together in 2024 and for the opportunity to invite everyone to join us this January for the 2025 Health Action Conference. See here for the Hea…

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Medicaid Coalition Holiday Happy Hour

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  Nate Keller · [email protected]

November 25, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Medicaid Coalition Holiday Happy Hour

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