Tag: HHS

Website reiterates Florida’s opposition to a health insurance exchange

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Health Insurance exchange marketplaces

State-run health insurance exchange has no future in Florida The Florida Senate has launched a new website concerning the Affordable Care Act and the state’s ongoing opposition to the federal law. The website reiterates the state’s stance on a health insurance exchange, noting that the state will not actually build or operate an exchange in any way. Florida is one of several states that has chosen not to run its own exchange program. Instead, this burden will fall to the federal government, which will be responsible for operating the exchange…

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Insurance Commissioners show concern over late release of regulations

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Health Insurance book report law

Insurance Commissioners worried that late issuance of regulations could harm implementation of Affordable Care Act After years of criticism for not providing enough guidance in regards to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has begun issuing rules concerning the law at a rapid pace. These rules may help some states comply with the federal law in a more comprehensive manner, but their delayed issuance could also be creating some significant problems. Insurance Commissioners throughout the country have begun expressing concerns over…

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Arizona rejects health insurance exchange plans

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Arizona Health Insurance Exchange

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer shuts down exchange efforts Arizona lawmakers have been wrestling with the concept of a health insurance exchange for some time. The state must host an exchange program per the Affordable Care Act, but legislators have been uncertain whether the state should build and operate the exchange itself or leave that burden to the federal government. Governor Jan Brewer has announced that the issue has been settled this week, declaring that Arizona will not be building and operating its own health insurance exchange. Exchanges billed as way…

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New HHS rules introduced for health insurance exchanges

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Health Insurance book report law

HHS rules seek to make changes to exchanges and end insurance discrimination The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released new health insurance rules that aim to prohibit discrimination against those with poor health and help guarantee minimum benefits for citizens throughout the country. The HHS rules were revealed earlier this week by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The rules are accompanies with information that is being provided to states and insurance companies concerning the federal government’s plans to enact the Affordable Care Act. Consumers to receive new protections…

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Department of Health and Human Services may need to refine approach on state exchanges

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Department of Health and Human Services State Exchanges

Department of Health and Human Services sees problems with exchange provision President Obama has won a second term as president and that has major implications  for the Affordable Care Act. The health care reform law have been shrouded in controversy since its passage in 2010, but has remained intact for the past two years. One of the provisions of the law calls for the establishment of  health insurance exchanges. This provision has been well received by some states, but completely opposed by others. Now, the federal government, through the Department…

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