Planners in the District of Columbia have unanimously approved a proposal to ensure the long-term viability of their new health insurance marketplace. But it’s facing stiff opposition and a tough vote in the DC Council. Sabrina Corlette takes a look at the issue.
In our most recent issue brief for the Commonwealth Fund, Sabrina Corlette and CHIR colleagues examined states’ selection of an essential health benefits benchmark plan. In this blog Sabrina reviews the report’s findings and what they mean for ongoing implementation of these critical consumer protections.
On August 11, 2012, the consumer representatives to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) debuted a a set of recommendations to ensure that state and federal lawmakers implement the Affordable Care Act's insurance reforms in a way that meet consumers’ needs. Learn more about the consumer representatives' recommendations and read the press release here!
As exchange watchers count down to the December 14th deadline for states to officially choose a state-based exchange and submit their blueprints, Sarah Dash takes a look at news from the states and the feds – including progress on the quality requirements for exchanges.
With much attention focused on this week’s Republican National Convention, Katie Keith dives in to presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s platform on healthcare—and what it could mean for consumers and the future of the Affordable Care Act.
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.
As the National Association of Insurance Commissioners meeting kicks off in Washington DC this week, Sabrina Corlette headed to one meeting a little early. She has the highlights from yesterday's SERFF (System for Electronic Rate and Form Filing) meeting and how they're keeping busy on the Affordable Care Act.
Last week the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released its draft application for Multi-State Plans. Sabrina Corlette discusses what to expect going forward and takes a look at the questions that the draft tried to answer – and those it didn't.
Last week the Obama Administration released new, proposed rules on workplace wellness programs that tie employee cost-sharing to attainment of health goals. JoAnn Volk gives an overview of the new rule.
Last week the Obama Administration released new, proposed rules establishing minimum standards to improve the quality of health insurance coverage. CHIR faculty member Sabrina Corlette took a peek and provides us with a quick overview.
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