Advocacy Coalitions
Our advocacy coalitions are composed of several
educational and grassroots initiatives for consumers and other concerned
parties to stay informed and engaged on the latest developments affecting a
wide range of issues and health care coverage options. Learn more about our advocacy
coalitions below and find out how to get involved.
AHIP Coverage
AHIP
Coverage offers the latest health policy news and the industry’s perspective on
daily developments in the health care debate. Polls, studies, news articles and
other resources provide insights on how consumers, employers and the economy
will be impacted by changes in the health care system.
Coalition for Medicare Choices
The
Coalition for Medicare Choices (CMC) is a rapidly growing organization of
Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries, physicians and other concerned parties. More
than 1.4 million Americans in 50 states have joined the CMC to protect the benefits
that seniors rely upon through their MA plans. The CMC is working to show
Congress that MA plans provide critical benefits and lower out-of-pocket costs
to millions of beneficiaries.
End the Premium Tax
Beginning
in 2014, the Affordable Care Act requires health plans to pay a new sales tax
on policies sold to individuals, working families, small businesses and
seniors. The Congressional Budget Office
(CBO) and other recent
reports have stated that this tax will add to the cost of premiums for many
Americans. Individuals and small business owners concerned about the impact of
the Premium Tax can get involved in efforts to prevent the premium tax from
taking effect.
Health Savings Alliance
The
Health Savings Alliance is an advocacy group for individuals and families who
rely on HSA health plans for financial and health security. As an education and
grassroots organization, the Alliance engages policy-makers and the public
about the many benefits of HSA health plans.
Partnership to Protect Medigap
The
Partnership to Protect Medigap is a coalition of seniors, their families and
health care providers advocating for the preservation of Medicare Supplement
insurance (Medigap). As
Congress debates potential changes to some Medigap policies, the Partnership is
helping make sure that the voices of seniors who rely on Medigap are part of
the discussions.
Your Income at Risk
Your
Income at Risk is an educational initiative working to promote Americans'
financial security. The goal of the organization is to raise awareness about
disability income insurance, which can help protect individuals and their
families from financial hardship when illness or injury strikes.