While most people have health insurance through their employment, far too many Americans lack health care coverage. Living without health insurance is not only frightening because of the potential for economic ruin; it can also have disastrous health consequences.

The Coalition for Affordable Health Coverage believes we can and should do better. Formed in 2001, we are a diverse group made up of national associations, small and large businesses, doctors, hospitals, drug and device manufacturers, consumer groups, insurance companies and brokers committed to making a difference.

Our mission is to educate and advise members of Congress and the President on how to help people get health coverage. We believe that Americans should have private health insurance and there are many ways to make that happen. We invite you to learn more about the uninsured and what policy solutions and legislation can make a difference.

June 23, 2008
CAHC Appropriations Victory for State High Risk Pools
Yesterday, the House Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Subcommittee marked up the FY 2009 funding bill for programs in its jurisdiction, sending the bill to the full committee for its consideration.

Specifically the bill includes Full funding - $75 million - for the State High Risk Pool program that provides funds to states to establish and operate pools that provide health insurance coverage.  Full Story Here

CAHC Board Member, Janet Trautwein Testifies before the Senate Finance Committee "Health Reform Summit"
On Monday, June 16, 2008, Janet Trautwein, National Association of Health Underwriters Executive Vice President, CEO and CAHC Board Member, testified before the Senate Finance Committee's Health Summit.  The Summit brought together health reform advocates and policy leaders with varying points of view to provide expert testimony to Finance Committee Members as they pursue efforts to reform our health system. Full Story Here

Janet's testimony can be found here.

June18, 2008
Price WaterhouseCoopers released a study today based on a s survey of 500 employers and health plans covering more than 11 million lives. The report looks at what to expect in medical cost growth for 2009, key influencers of that growth, and strategies for employers and payers to respond to ever higher healthcare spending. For the full report Click Here.

June12, 2008
The Senate Committee on Finance held hearings to address the Nation's Uninsured and potential ways to address this issue. The hearing builds a foundation for potential action on the unisured. Testimony from Aetna's CEO Ron Williams was heard.

Read the testimoney of Ron Williams, Chairman and CEO of Aetna. Click Here

Also, read Ron Williams report: Aetna's Proposal for Health Care System Transformation. Click Here

Hearing statement of Senetor Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding the Health Care Marketplace. Click Here

MAY 29, 2008
CRS Report for Congress
Health Insurance: State High Risk Pools
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MAY 1, 2008
America's Health Insurance Plans -AHIP HSA Report
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MAY 1, 2008
America's Health Insurance Plans -Center for Policy & Research
January 2008 Census
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MAY 1, 2008
America's Health Insurance Plans -Press Release
More than 6 million enrolled in Health Savings Account Plans
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“Being newly self-employed, I was looking for a health insurance option that would provide the maximum choice and allow me to control costs. With news of the Medicare legislation, our agent suggested that I consider a health savings account. The HSA insurance policy that Assurant Health provides allows my family to save about $250 each month in premiums. That is money I’ll put away for future health needs or retirement. For me, health savings accounts are a no-brainer.”
-Pam Wimbish, Aurora, Illinois