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2025 District of Columbia Snapshot
The Healthcare Affordability Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The categories examined in this resource explore a variety of policy options that have previously appeared in the Scorecard, as well as additional policies that impact health care affordability. Policies were selected […]
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The Health Care Value Hub’s 2026 Health Care Affordability State Policy Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders with a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The Snapshot explores policies impacting health care affordability across four domains: Policies were selected based on whether they have the potential to impact health care affordability or access to […]
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A survey of more than 1,000 District of Columbia adults, conducted from February 19 to March 27, 2024,found that: Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) is designed to elicit respondents’ unbiased views on a wide range of health system issues, including confidence using the health system, financial burden and views on fixes that might […]
Read MoreDC Waives Cost of Care for People with HIV
Beginning January 1, 2026, D.C. Health Link will provide comprehensive, cost-free coverage for individuals with HIV, including primary care visits, laboratory testing, and generic HIV medications, reports Washington Blade. This enhanced benefit structure will eliminate deductibles, co-insurance, and co-pays for covered services. While PrEP is already included in existing coverage, the expanded offering aims to further […]
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The 2024 Healthcare Affordability Snapshot provides legislators, consumer advocates, regulators and other stakeholders a tool to compare their state’s health policies across other states. The categories examined in this resource explore a variety of policy options that have previously appeared in the Scorecard, as well as additional policies that impact health care affordability. Policies were […]
Read MoreDistrict of Columbia Survey Respondents Bear Health Care Affordability Burdens Unequally; Distrust of/Disrespect by Health Care Providers Leads Some to Delay/Go Without Needed Care
Key Findings A survey of more than 1, 000 District of Columbia adults, conducted from March 14 to May 15, 2024, found that: Difference in Affordability Burdens & Concerns Race and Ethnicity Health disparities and a lack of affordable care negatively impact many communities of color, particularly Black, Hispanic and Latino communities.1,2 District of Columbia respondents […]
Read MoreDistrict of Columbia Survey Respondents Face Challenges Navigating the Health Care System, Understanding Cost-Sharing Obligations; Express Bipartisan Support for Government Action
A 2024 survey of more than 1,000 District of Columbia adults, conducted from March 14 to May 15, 2024, found that many respondents face challenges confidently navigating the health care system and understanding their cost-sharing obligations. These challenges are sometimes attributed to insufficient levels of health insurance literacy or health literacy, which is associated with […]
Read MoreDistrict of Columbia Survey Respondents Struggle to Afford High Health Care Costs; Worry about Affording Health Care in the Future; Support Government Action Across Party Lines
Key Findings A survey of more than 1,000 District of Columbia adults, conducted from March 14 to May 15, 2024, found that: A Range of Health Care Affordability Burdens Like many Americans, District of Columbia adults experience hardship due to high health care costs. In the past twelve months, over three out of four (76%) […]
Read MoreDistrict of Columbia Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs; Support a Range of Government Solutions
According to a survey of more than 1,000 District of Columbia adults, conducted from March 14 to May 15, 2024, respondents across the state are concerned about prescription drug costs and express a strong desire for policymakers to enact solutions. Nearly half (47%) of survey respondents reported being somewhat or very worried about affording the […]
Read MoreDistrict of Columbia Survey Respondents Worry about High Hospital Costs, Have Difficulty Estimating Quality and Cost of Care; Express Bipartisan Support for Government Action
Hospitals provide essential services and are vital to the well-being of our communities. However, a survey of more than 1,000 District of Columbia adults, conducted from March 14 to May 15, 2024, revealed widespread concern about hospital costs and bipartisan support for government-led solutions. Hardship and Worry About Hospital Costs Seventy-six percent (76%) of District […]
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