A recent Washington Post article highlighted the importance of increased access to health insurance, made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), during the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic. Citing federal data, the article reports that about … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act: Millions Have Benefited Despite Sabotage
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Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule Would Result in Millions Losing Access to Health Care and Other Necessary Services
On August 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a final rule to the Federal Register that amends DHS regulations regarding how an application for legal immigration into this country will be assessed, expanding the government’s … [Read more...] about Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule Would Result in Millions Losing Access to Health Care and Other Necessary Services
Short-term Health Plans: Goldmines for Insurance Companies, Junk for Enrollees
A Modern Healthcare article about the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ 2018 Accident and Health Policy Report, reports that short-term health plans, greatly encouraged by the current administration, offer little coverage for … [Read more...] about Short-term Health Plans: Goldmines for Insurance Companies, Junk for Enrollees
Health Care Sabotage: Administration Doubles Down on States’ Ability to Undermine ACA
We have previously written about new guidance from the Administration that will make it easier for states to both ignore Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and consumer protection rules, and weaken the ACA Marketplace. Last week, the Centers for … [Read more...] about Health Care Sabotage: Administration Doubles Down on States’ Ability to Undermine ACA