Tag: health care overhaul
Truth of Health Insurance Reform by the New York Times
In Sunday’s edition of the NY Times, buried in the Regional section, comes an analysis of the current health insurance reforms in the state of New York that were implemented over fifteen years ago. Similar to Obama Care, the state of New York required all health insurance carriers to issue […]
This Week In Health Care Reform
As lawmakers returned to Washington this week, Republicans affirmed their commitment to repealing the health care reform legislation, while Democrats continued to campaign on the health care reform law’s merits. Meanwhile, President Obama stepped up his efforts to energize his core supporters by capitalizing on health care reform. Health Care […]
Health Insurance Reform Guide In 2010
Changes occurring in 2010 include: Young Adults on Parents’ Health Insurance Plans. Young adults may stay on their parents’ health insurance until age 26, effective six months after enactment. Prohibition on Pre existing Condition Exclusions for Children. Insurers are prohibited from excluding coverage of any pre existing condition for children […]
Tennessee Health Insurance Passes Opt Out Abortion
The state House in Tennessee has approved a piece of legislation that will have the state opt out of using tax money from the state to pay for abortions in Tennessee health insurance exchanges. The bill is in response to the federal health care legislation Congress approved and President Barack […]
Georgia Health Insurance Rejects Federal Insurance Program
Republicans in Georgia are continuing fight against health insurance reform passed by the Democratic Congress. State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine announced on Monday that the state will not participate in a $5 billion temporary high risk Georgia health insurance pool established under the new law. Oxendine is concerned that the […]
This Week In Health Care Reform
President Obama finalized his health care reform package this week, signing into law the package of fixes approved by the House late last week. While some of the new provisions won’t take effect until 2014, some will be phased in beginning this year. Health Care Reform President Obama Signs Final […]
Health Insurance Reform Immediate Actions
While the majority of health insurance reform provisions go into effect in 2014, there are a number of provisions that take effect in 2010. Here’s an overview of the provisions that become effective this year: Immediately at enactment Grandfathering – Plans and individuals that “renew” their coverage are exempt from […]
Health Insurance Overhaul Sued
On March 23, thirteen states (Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Washington) filed one lawsuit in the U.S. Court system for the Northern District of Florida challenging the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This came minutes after President Barack Obama […]
The Week in Health Insurance Reform
House Democrats passed their landmark health care overhaul, the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” (PPACA) on a party-line 219-212 vote late on March 21. A little more than a day following, on March 23, President Obama signed the legislation into law at a White House ceremony. Additionally, the House […]
Health Insurance Reform Bills Don’t Help USA
Days after the president Barack Obama signed his massive $2.5-trillion health insurance reform bill into law, we are just beginning to uncover the payoffs, exceptions and special interest deals that are hidden in the 2,700 pages of legislation. The spirit thus far has been plagued with broken promises and corruption. […]
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