Tag: health care reform
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 2011
Health insurance changes in 2011 Discounts to Medicare Part D Enrollees in the coverage gap called the Doughnut Hole. Employers must disclose the value of benefits provided by the employer for each employee’s health insurance coverage on W-2 forms. An Increased Tax on Non Medical Distributions from Health Savings Accounts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Health Insurance Reform For Slackers
The United States free market system is under a profound assault from President Obama. President Barack Obama got his health insurance reform bill passed this week in Congress. Parents are now required to pay for unmarried kids’ health insurance until the age of 26. Younger adults will be enticed to […]
California Health Insurance Freedom
State senators and advocates for California health insurance are calling on Attorney General Jerry Brown to join other states in suing the federal government over health insurance reform. They feel that congress cannot force the American people to buy individual health insurance. Thirteen other states including their Attorney General have […]
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