Archive for Month: May 2010
Health Insurance Reform Provisions
Health Provisions in the Tax Extenders Legislation Chairmen of the House and Senate tax-writing committees, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander Levin (D-MI) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT), introduced the “The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010″ (H.R. 4213 amended) on May 20. […]
Small Employer Tax Credit
On Monday, May 17, 2010, the IRS released new guidance on the small-employer healthcare tax credit provided under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”), including detailed guidance on eligibility and transition criteria. Key items in the guidance include: Eligibility: The IRS notice includes detailed guidelines on how a […]
Arizona Health Insurance Legislative Update
The Arizona Legislature convened its regular session in January. With the state facing a deficit of more than $4 billion in fiscal years 2010 and 2011, the budget overshadowed all other issues again this year. Lawmakers faced difficult decisions, including the elimination of critical state programs, in their effort to […]
CBO Adds Billions of Dollars for Discretionary Spending Cost Estimate
On May 11, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report with additional information about the potential effects of the new health insurance reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), on discretionary spending that the CBO initially provided on March 13, prior to the legislation being passed. […]
Missouri Health Insurance Health Care Bills
An autism mandate bill for Missouri health insurance was passed by the legislature just prior to the conclusion of the current session last week. It is now on its way to the desk of Governor Jay Nixon, who has spoken publicly in support of the measure. Effective with all policies […]
Iowa Health Insurance Health Care Bill
Insurance Commissioner Susan Voss held a meeting with Iowa health insurance industry representatives on May 7 to discuss the implementation of a health care cost bill. Specifically,certain provisions require the Iowa Insurance Division to 1) hold a public hearing regarding any proposed rate increases that exceed national health care spending […]
Indiana Health Insurance Affordable Care Act
After a financial review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s impact on the Indiana health insurance Medicaid program and the state budget, Milliman reported its findings last week to the State Budget Committee. Milliman placed the total fiscal impact to the budget during the next 10 years at […]
Georgia Health Insurance Aetna
The legislature adjourned for 2010 after a number of negative Georgia health insurance bills were defeated, including a proposed tax on health plans and restrictions on rental networks. Among the legislation that did pass was, most significantly, a bill that would apply state prompt-pay laws to self-funded plans. The bill […]
Florida Health Insurance Aetna
The legislature adjourned for 2010 with no significant Florida health insurance bills passing. The only exception was in the area of Medicaid, where Aetna helped pass legislation regarding provider-sponsored networks. Legislation that was defeated includes mandates for coverage of Down’s Syndrome and other developmental disabilities, and problematic pharmacy legislation.
Delaware Health Insurance Aetna
Delaware health insurance debate resumed last week on a bill that would prohibit health insurers from denying coverage for medically necessary procedures and tests. The bill was voted out of committee with the understanding that significant changes are needed before a full vote occurs. The Department of Insurance presented testimony […]
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