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Foundations: Parity & Insurance
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Parity & Insurance Reform Glossary
Key terms and concepts for parity law, enforcement, and insurance practices.
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Understanding NQTLs
Overview of non-quantitative treatment limitations and their impact on access to care.
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Know Your Rights: Kennedy Forum Parity Registry
National database of parity violations, plus educational tools.
Oversight & Enforcement
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State-by-State Insurance Oversight Directory
Every state’s insurance complaint portal, for filing parity complaints.
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Insurance Parity Enforcement: How States Compare
Ranks states on enforcement strength, penalties, reforms, and access to care.
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Kentucky Department of Insurance: File a Complaint
Kentucky’s complaint portal for parity and access-to-care issues.
Clinician Practice & Sustainability Tools
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Clinician Resource Packet
Practice tools for clinicians navigating insurance. Kentucky-based; other states by email request.
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Insurance Negotiation Strategies
Practical strategies for negotiating rates and handling denials.
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Reducing Healthcare Costs While Building Cooperative Models
Cost-saving strategies used while building the People’s Solidarity Fund.
Organizing Models & Infrastructure
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State Branch Getting Started Guide
How to build state-level coordination and advocacy structures.
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People’s Solidarity Fund: Overview
Background on the insurance alternative Build Better Health is developing.
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People’s Solidarity Fund Video
Short explainer video on the People’s Solidarity Fund model.
Reporting & Outside Analysis
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Healthcare Payer Compliance Failures
Outside analysis of insurer compliance problems and failures.
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Kentucky Lantern: Social Work Leadership Shakeup
News report on state leadership changes and transparency concerns.
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Counseling Advocacy Campaigns
Action campaigns and advocacy tools for counselors.
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NASW Legislative Alerts
Current legislative action alerts from the National Association of Social Workers.