Affordable Health Care in Jeopardy for Millions
Lindsey Copeland
December 18, 2025
Lawmakers are set to leave Washington this week for the holidays, without extending the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax
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Lindsey Copeland
Federal Policy Director
Lindsey Copeland joined the Medicare Rights Center as Federal Policy Director in 2017. Based in the Washington, DC office, Lindsey is responsible for formulating, directing, and implementing Medicare Rights’ federal policy and advocacy agenda. She informs policymakers, stakeholders, and the press about the challenges facing people with Medicare, as well as the administrative and legislative policies the Medicare Rights Center supports to address these issues.
Lindsey Copeland joined the Medicare Rights Center as Federal Policy Director in 2017. Based in the Washington, DC office, Lindsey is responsible for formulating, directing, and implementing Medicare Rights’ federal policy and advocacy agenda. She informs policymakers, stakeholders, and the press about the challenges facing people with Medicare, as well as the administrative and legislative policies the Medicare Rights Center supports to address these issues.
Senate Fails to Extend ACA Subsidies; Price Hikes Loom
Lindsey Copeland
December 11, 2025
Earlier today, the Senate rejected legislation to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies for three years. Despite
Fall Open Enrollment Ends Sunday
Lindsey Copeland
December 4, 2025
Sunday is the last day of Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment period. This is the time of year when people
Older Adults at Risk if ACA Subsidies Expire
Lindsey Copeland
October 30, 2025
From funding cuts to policy reforms, the Republican-passed reconciliation bill (HR 1) directly harms older adults, including by making health
Reconciliation Bill More Harmful and Costly Than Previously Thought
Lindsey Copeland
October 23, 2025
This week, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said a provision in the reconciliation bill that widens exemptions from Medicare’s
Health Care Consolidation Continues to Raise Concerns
Lindsey Copeland
October 9, 2025
A recent literature review from a government watchdog shows that physician consolidation is on the rise. The nonpartisan Government Accountability
Federal Funding Deadline Looms
Lindsey Copeland
September 25, 2025
Legislation funding the federal government expires September 30. Congress must pass another spending bill by then to avoid a shutdown,
Congress Must Preserve Access to Affordable Marketplace Coverage
Lindsey Copeland
September 11, 2025
Unless Congress acts soon, critical tax credits that help over 22 million people buy Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans
Growing Economic Challenges for People with Medicare
Lindsey Copeland
September 4, 2025
A new report from KFF examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health care costs. While satisfaction with the program remains high,
New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Medicare Enrollment
Lindsey Copeland
August 21, 2025
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (H.R.
Affordable Health Care in Jeopardy for Millions
December 18, 2025
Lawmakers are set to leave Washington this week for the holidays, without extending the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax
Senate Fails to Extend ACA Subsidies; Price Hikes Loom
December 11, 2025
Earlier today, the Senate rejected legislation to extend the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies for three years. Despite
Fall Open Enrollment Ends Sunday
December 4, 2025
Sunday is the last day of Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment period. This is the time of year when people
Older Adults at Risk if ACA Subsidies Expire
October 30, 2025
From funding cuts to policy reforms, the Republican-passed reconciliation bill (HR 1) directly harms older adults, including by making health
Reconciliation Bill More Harmful and Costly Than Previously Thought
October 23, 2025
This week, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said a provision in the reconciliation bill that widens exemptions from Medicare’s
Health Care Consolidation Continues to Raise Concerns
October 9, 2025
A recent literature review from a government watchdog shows that physician consolidation is on the rise. The nonpartisan Government Accountability
Federal Funding Deadline Looms
September 25, 2025
Legislation funding the federal government expires September 30. Congress must pass another spending bill by then to avoid a shutdown,
Congress Must Preserve Access to Affordable Marketplace Coverage
September 11, 2025
Unless Congress acts soon, critical tax credits that help over 22 million people buy Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans
Growing Economic Challenges for People with Medicare
September 4, 2025
A new report from KFF examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health care costs. While satisfaction with the program remains high,
New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Medicare Enrollment
August 21, 2025
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (H.R.