Consumers Union News Releases

• CU to launch DC ad to push for health reform
  CU has spotlighted the skyrocketing costs of medical bills & the stories of Americans who have lost coverage (March 8, 2010)
• States lack power to stop health insurance hikes
  Anthem premium increase in California highlights how many states don't have authority to protect consumers (February 24, 2010)
• Many states lack power to protect consumers from premium hikes
  Anthem Blue Cross' 39% increase in California illustrates why national reform is needed (February 24, 2010)
• House health reform bill goes long way toward solving health care crisis, CU says
  Consumer protections, more affordable and secure health coverage, cited in endorsement (November 4, 2009)
• CU President to testify in Senate on health reform
  Jim Guest will testify at a Senate hearing on the importance of health care reform for women (October 14, 2009)
• CU launches first TV ad for health reform
  CR Poll: 51 percent forced to make tough health choices in past year such as skipping doctor visits (October 5, 2009)
• Consumers get best protections when plans offer set benefits, cap out-of-pocket costs
  Report: reform should have clear, meaningful benefit choices and financial protections so no one faces devastating health costs (July 30, 2009)