WYPR: It’s open enrollment time for health insurance plans
November 1, 2021
As open enrollment for state health insurance kicks off Monday, health advocates and local leaders are urging young Marylanders to enroll in affordable health insurance plans.... Read more »
Baltimore Sun: Open enrollment on Maryland health exchange readies to launch with new subsidies for young adults
October 28, 2021
Open enrollment for 2022 plans on the exchange begins Nov. 1, and the local executives, plus some state lawmakers, specifically sought to draw attention to funds newly available for young adults — who go without insurance more often than any other age group.... Read more »
Maryland Reporter: State and local leaders tout new health care subsidy ahead of open enrollment
Maryland’s state and local leaders came together Thursday to urge young adults between the ages of 18-34 to take advantage of a new state subsidy that is designed to make health insurance more affordable.... Read more »
Baltimore Sun: Maryland lawmakers, advocates tout ‘huge wins’ in health legislation. Here’s what passed this year.
April 16, 2021
Maryland lawmakers and advocates are highlighting that they also had a ‘tremendous” year for health care legislation in the General Assembly.... Read more »
State of Reform: Health advocates praise productive legislative session
April 13, 2021
Maryland lawmakers passed several key pieces of health-related legislation during its 2021 session, including the expansion of health insurance subsidies for lower-income young adults and maternal Medicaid eligibility.... Read more »
Baltimore Sun: Maryland lawmakers bring home some victories for health care | READER COMMENTARY
April 9, 2021
Before wrapping up the legislative session this month, the Maryland General Assembly took major steps to expand and strengthen health care in the state. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to test our health care system, lawmakers passed three important measures that will expand access to care, make care more affordable and help undo stubborn disparities in how health care is delivered.... Read more »
WMAR Baltimore: Md. lawmakers propose unemployment system reforms
February 4, 2021
Applicants would be able to utilize a check box to get their information to the Health Benefit Exchange for insurance assistance.... Read more »
AP News: Maryland lawmakers announce unemployment reform package
The package calls for a checkbox for applicants to get their information to the Health Benefit Exchange for health insurance assistance.... Read more »
A simple unemployment form change could help struggling Marylanders access affordable health care | COMMENTARY
November 16, 2020
For many people who lack coverage, an affordable — or even free — insurance plan is available. But many people simply don’t know where to begin to find coverage. As a state, we need to take steps to educate the public and make it easier for people who are facing unemployment to enroll in health insurance.... Read more »
Obamacare open enrollment begins amid pandemic, Supreme Court challenge
October 30, 2020
Maryland will open enrollment Sunday for health insurance plans created under the Affordable Care Act amid a rise in coronavirus cases and a looming Supreme Court challenge to the law. Demand is expected to be high as a result of the pandemic, which has infected more than 143,000 Marylanders and put tens of thousands out of work.... Read more »
