Health Insurance Strategies for States and Individuals During COVID-19

COVID-19 reminds us how fragile our health insurance system is, and how insurance is either tied to someone’s employment and/or entirely inaccessible. CLASP outlines enrollment options for individuals and steps for states to make insurance more accessible.

Sep 15, 2020 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Before Pandemic, 1 Million People Lost Health Insurance. Without the ACA, Losses Would Be Greater.

Mar 23, 2020 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

10 Years of the Affordable Care Act – An important tool in the COVID response

Jun 26, 2019 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Déjà vu: Work Requirements in Medicaid Echo Lessons from SNAP and TANF

Since 1965, Medicaid has proved affordable access to health care for children, workers, seniors, and persons with disabilities through a shared state-federal funding arrangement that guarantees a minimum package of health benefits to all who qualify. It provides low-income people comprehensive health coverage that prevents illness, promotes children’s development, and supports employment. That’s why CLASP works to protect and build on historic gains in Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act—fighting back against federal efforts to repeal and block grant Medicaid and pressing states to expand their programs. We also provide research and data that prove Medicaid works as well as partner with state officials and advocates to ensure their systems are effectively serving low-income people.

Featured Expert:

Suzanne Wikle

Project Director, Advancing Strategies for Aligning Programs (ASAP)

Medicaid

New from CLASP

November 10, 2020 | Blog Post | Medicaid

Beyond Pre-existing Conditions, ACA Repeal Would Harm Everyone

November 3, 2020 | News Clip | Income and Work Supports

Nearly 15 million Americans lost employer-based health insurance. Here’s how to get health coverage again

October 21, 2020 | Blog Post | Medicaid

CMS continues to pursue work requirements despite historic unemployment and pandemic

October 14, 2020 | Blog Post | Maternal Mental Health

How state Medicaid agencies can improve maternal mental health and mortality

September 15, 2020 | News Clip | Health and Mental Health

Coronavirus pandemic has worsened mental health issues, expert says

Low-Income Young Adults Would Benefit from Medicaid Expansion

Young adults have seen major gains in health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Since 2009, their rate of uninsurance has dropped 50 percent. But coverage gaps still exist, especially for low-income young adults, in states that haven't expanded Medicaid. It's critical that the remaining states take up expansion.

Why the Affordable Care Act Is Critical for Young Adults