Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)

It's been15 years since we passed the ACA. I was still a young Hill staffer, but the small part I had in it was--and still is--one of the most important achievements of my career. I've been lucky enough to continue working on implementation of the ACA in one way or another, most recently to ensure that consumers have access to affordable, comprehensive coverage. Right now, the extension of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits is crucial. If the tax credits expire, consumers will face higher premiums and many will lose coverage, leading to a vicious cycle of a degraded risk pool and even higher costs. We at the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) urge Congress to extend the Enhanced PTCs as soon as possible.

This week marks the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The ACA has significantly reduced the uninsured rate and provided coverage to more than 24 million people through the Marketplace and Medicaid expansion. ACAP celebrates this milestone, but recognizes that this progress is at risk. The enhanced premium tax credits (APTCs) that make coverage affordable for millions will expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress acts. Without these credits, premiums could rise by 44%, and millions could lose coverage. ? Learn more from Keep Americans Covered:?https://bit.ly/4hxUsrt

Millions of people in the United States rely on Medicaid, and military families are no exception. More from the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families on the important role Medicaid plays for this community.? ? #KeepMedicaidWorking #MedicaidIsUs?

Medicaid is a vital resource for Americans of all ages. It is not simply a handout but a social contract that ensures access to healthcare for all, regardless of their circumstances. Protecting and strengthening Medicaid is essentail to the well-being of communities and familes across the nation.

People who are dually eligible often need both Medicare and Medicaid to get the full coverage they need.?? ? Read more about the impact Medicaid cuts would have on younger dually eligible people.? ? #Medicare #Medicaid #DualEligible?

Hundreds of billions in proposed Medicaid cuts would affect?nearly 80 million people and the communities they live in. In a recent interview with?Managed Healthcare Executive, ACAP's?Jenny Babcock?reflects on the program's history, and?highlights what’s at stake. While lawmakers on both sides of the aisle?have shown support for the safety net program, deep cuts would have wide-reaching consequences. Read and watch here:?https://bit.ly/4bXI9Ds #Medicaid #MedicaidisUS

Cutting Medicaid will hurt small businesses. It will hurt seniors. It will hurt millions of people in the United States, regardless of political affiliation, who rely on it to stay healthy.? ? Help protect this program that so many depend on. ? Tell Congress: Keep Medicaid Strong ?? https://bit.ly/43WOnl0 ? #ProtectMedicaid #MedicaidIsUS

Safety Net Health Plans are Hiring!?? ?? ACAP’s mission-drive and people-focused health plans are regularly recruiting to fill open roles across the country.?? ?? Whether you were recently laid off from a governmental agency, or are simply seeking a new opportunity, check out ACAP’s jobs board for positions focused on Medicaid, plan quality, analytics, general health services and more!?? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/eSquBd4Y?

Calling All Vendors! Do you offer products that help health plans engage and retain members while minimizing voluntary disenrollments? If so, consider participating in ACAP’s Virtual Vendor Showcase. The Showcase provides direct access to ACAP-member health plan leadership so that your organization can demonstrate its critical capabilities and services. Topics could include, but are not limited to: ???????? Tools and techniques to improve member engagement and retention ???? Partnership opportunities to reduce disenrollment Participation includes: ?? 45-60-minute promotional opportunity via Zoom with registered ACAP health plan staff members and other attendees. ??Link to the recording for your own use – the link will also be stored and shared with ACAP-member plans. ?? Contact information of registrants and attendees of your session. ??Recording and any applicable promotional materials will also be shared with ACAP health plans through a Showcase-specific page highlighted on the ACAP website. Click the link to learn more! Reserve your spot by the April 4 deadline! https://bit.ly/3F7q6hI

ACAP's Board of Directors, Membership Council, Marketplace and Operations meetings in Seattle last week were a tremendous success! Thank you to our members and partners for joining us for another terrific week of collaboration and knowledge sharing.