New Developments in the Stop-Loss Debate
The debate over the sale of stop-loss insurance to small employers is a hot topic among health policy wonks. Christine Monahan offers the latest news on this developing issue.
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The Top Three Questions on Multi-State Plans
With the deadline looming for comments on the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) recent proposed rule implementing the Multi-State Plan Program, Christine Monahan poses three key questions stakeholders are thinking about.
New Report Adds Insights to Debate on Whether Florida Should Exercise Medicaid Option
Our colleagues at the Center for Children and Families are out with a new report analyzing the impact that Medicaid expansion would have in Florida. They found that 800,000 to 1.3 million uninsured Floridians would gain health coverage with no net cost to the state and potential state savings as high as $100 million per year. Joan Alker has more about the report and what it could mean for Floridians.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee Debates ACA Implementation
The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on December 13 to discuss critical questions regarding the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s health exchange and Medicaid expansion provisions. Max Levin was there and provides some key highlights.
Welcome to CHIRblog!
Welcome to CHIR's new blog – we’re excited to introduce ourselves and launch a new forum to share our insights on health insurance coverage and insurance markets, with a particular focus on how people are affected by insurance reform!
The Results are In: Now What?
With the fundamental direction of health policy in our country on the line, Americans across the country have been waiting with baited breath for Election Day. But those who were hoping for an end to all the prognostication and crystal ball-gazing might not yet get their wish. Sarah Dash provides a look at what the election results mean for the future of the Affordable Care Act.
State of the States: California and Colorado Identify EHB Benchmark Plans
Last week, California became the second state in the nation to pass legislation adopting its essential health benefits benchmark plan while Colorado became the eighth state to publically recommend a benchmark plan. Max Levin summarizes these developments and provides an update on state implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits requirements.