[...] most non-elderly Americans still get their health insurance through their employers. And in general, as long as people are somewhat satisfied with the status quo, most of us tend to be a bit resistant to change. Obviously, people who are currently uninsured are likely to support sweeping changes in the health care system. But most Americans do have health insurance, and those who have generous policies – that are at least partially funded by their employers – might find themselves with less coverage if we moved to a single payer plan.
if people only knew
Why Medicare For All Might Not Be So Great
September 5th, 2010Deciphering Medical Loss Ratio Rules
September 5th, 2010Jaan Sidorov of the Disease Management Care Blog has started deciphering the specifics of the Medical Loss Ratio requirements, and it looks like the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is taking a rather inclusive view of medicine in their interpretation of the law. Ever since the MLR minimums were laid out in the PPACA, there has been much debate over what would be considered administrative costs. It’s heartening to see the NAIC giving so much leeway in terms of what will be considered medical expenses. [...]
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Amendment 63 On The Ballot In Colorado
September 5th, 2010Throughout this year, the Independence Institute has been working to get a measure on the ballot in Colorado to block the health care reform legislation that would require everyone to have health insurance starting in 2014. Yesterday, the Colorado Secretary of State confirmed that the amendment supporters have gathered enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot, so it will be up for a vote in November. [...]
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Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Proving Very Popular
September 5th, 2010Earlier this summer, HHS announced that businesses could begin submitting applications to the newly-created Early Retiree Reinsurance Program in order to receive federal funding to help pay for retirees’ health insurance until they become eligible for Medicare. To date, 2000 businesses have been approved for the program, and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says that this is just the beginning. Businesses have shown great interest in the reinsurance program… [...]
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Money For Health Insurance Premium Increase Reviews
September 5th, 2010[...] Colorado will get $1 million to use for more extensive review of future rate increases, and the Division of Insurance has proposed hiring more analysts and actuaries to examine the data that is filed each year by the insurance carriers. The rate proposals will get more scrutiny, which is a good protective measure for consumers. But insureds could still see hefty rate increases thanks to the ever-increasing cost of health care. [...]
it should be interested what change will this make
More Americans Skipping Medical Care
September 5th, 2010[...] Copays and deductibles have risen for most families over the last few years, even those who don’t have policies that qualify as high deductible. And at the same time, economic stability has decreased for most families. This isn’t a good combination, and Joe’s right about the fact that when people skip necessary routine medical care, it will likely lead to increased medical costs (and declining health) in the future.
and i though i was the only one to see it this way
Senior Medicare plans look good for 2011
September 5th, 2010maybe this will change things
Some Health Insurance Providers Don’t Include Sports Physicals
September 5th, 2010can believe what i am reading, so unfair
Change Your Lifestyle to Make Health Insurance Affordable
September 5th, 2010oh i can’t beleive it
High-Risk Insurance Pools Launch with Disappointing Results
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