Posts from — March 2020
Md. Officials Celebrate ACA, Push Health Care Initiatives
March 27, 2020
When former President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into legislation 10 years ago on March 23, it was one of the most monumental moments in U.S. history in terms of health care.... Read more »
Maryland Leads on Health Care
March 26, 2020
Guest Commentary: Vincent DeMarco "As Maryland deals with the ravaging effects of the coronavirus, it’s worth recognizing our standing as a leader among the states on health care."... Read more »
Special Enrollment Period For Marylanders Without Health Insurance
March 24, 2020
Having health insurance and access to care will give you peace of mind during a period of uncertainty about the threat of the coronavirus.... Read more »
Video: ACA 10th Anniversary
Vincent DeMarco from the Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.... Read more »
In Midst of Pandemic, Md. Officials Hail Affordable Care Act
State and federal officials from Maryland marked the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act with a vow to protect the landmark law from Republican attacks.... Read more »
Media Release: Maryland Congressional Leaders, Maryland Legislators, and Advocate Voice Strong Support for the Affordable Care Act
March 23, 2020
On its 10th Anniversary, ACA has insured millions and is proving its enormous value amid the coronavirus pandemic.... Read more »
Media Advisory
Maryland leaders celebrate historic gains in health care coverage through 10 years of the Affordable Care Act... Read more »
Bill to Fund Prescription Drug Affordability Board Passes in the Md. General Assembly
March 18, 2020
Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative President Vincent DeMarco released the following statement today after the General Assembly approved legislation (SB 669 & HB 1095) by an overwhelming bipartisan majority establishing a dedicated funding source to support the work of the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board:... Read more »
Maryland special sign-up period for health insurance opens
In response to the spread of the virus, the Maryland Health Connection, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is opening a special open-enrollment period beginning on Monday.... Read more »
Maryland creates special healthcare enrollment period
People without health insurance in Maryland will have a chance to purchase it starting Monday, as the state opens a special enrollment window because of the coronavirus crisis.... Read more »