Affordable Care Act continues to generate controversy with health insurance exchanges The Affordable Care Act has been a point of contention throughout the U.S. since it was passed in 2010. One of the more problematic provisions of the fede4ral health care law requires each state to host a health insurance exchange. These exchanges are meant to be online marketplaces where consumers can find affordable coverage. The problem is that many states disagree with the basic precepts of the Affordable Care Act, thus oppose its provisions entirely, leading these states to…
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New HHS rules introduced for health insurance exchanges
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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