The numbers of uninsured are growing and the health impacts on individuals, families, and our nation continue to intensify at the same time. According to figures released by the Census Bureau last year, 47 million people were without any kind of health insurance in 2006.
Even with differing financial constraints or political environments, consumer advocates around the country will be called upon to help answer many of the same underlying policy questions that others are facing as well. Look here for information and resources about cross-cutting policy topics.
State by state, consumer advocates are working together and with their policymakers to find solutions and expand health care coverage. Learn from the challenges, collaborations, and opportunities that states face, resolve, and continue to grapple with as they work to change the health care system so it works for everyone.
