Asclepius Initiative, Inc

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Health care coverage should give people security, not keep them trapped in jobs they want to leave.

A Gallup poll found that 24% of U.S. workers with employer-sponsored coverage report staying in their current job because they are afraid of losing health insurance.

The Asclepius Initiative believes health care coverage should be guaranteed and continuous from birth until death, regardless of where someone works.

Read more: https://news.gallup.com/poll/712166/one-four-employees-locked-jobs-health-insurance.aspx

08/18/2026

Preventive services can help prevent or detect health problems before they become more serious.

Depending on the insurance plan and the service, many preventive care services are covered without additional out-of-pocket costs when using an in-network provider.

TAI’s free educational resources can help you better understand your health care coverage, what your plan may pay for, and things to check before getting care. AsclepiusInitiative.org/educational-materials

08/13/2026

Health care coverage should make it easier to get care, not harder.

Too often, people have to navigate forms, deadlines, eligibility rules, and confusing systems just to stay covered. A better system would make coverage simple, stable, and there when people need it.

TAI works to help people navigate the system we have today, while building support for one that makes us healthier, less stressed, and more financially secure.

08/12/2026

No one should lose health care coverage while being treated for cancer. With universal, continuous coverage from birth until death, people would not face gaps like this. TAI is working to build support for a system where everyone can count on being covered when they need care most.

She was featured in UofL's ads. But after United Healthcare dropped her insurance, she couldn't afford the out-of-pocket cost of life-saving medication. Then, her appointments were canceled. 🔽

08/11/2026

You should not need to be an expert to make sense of health care coverage, but that’s where we are.

TAI provides clear, practical information to help you ask necessary questions, compare your options, and make more informed decisions about your costs and care.

TAI’s resources are designed to help you use the system we have today, while we work to build support for a better one that provides continuous, secure coverage from birth until death.

AsclepiusInitiative.org/educational-materials

08/10/2026

Save the date! Give for Good Louisville returns one month from today, on Thursday, September 10th.

TAI is proud to take part for the fourth year as our community comes together to support local nonprofits. Mark your calendar, and stay tuned for more ways to support TAI’s work toward a country where we all have continuous, affordable health care coverage from birth until death.

08/09/2026

08/06/2026

Small businesses that offer health insurance to their employees could see health costs rise in 2027, according to our new analysis of preliminary rate filings from all 50 states and DC.

Nearly 300 insurers offering small group coverage reported a median proposed premium increase of 14% for next year. Small group insurers say rising medical prices, including for hospitalizations, physician care, and prescription drugs, and increased utilization are major drivers of the premium increases.