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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Acting Secretary from the Department of Public Welfare Beverly Mackereth today sent a letter to the four Appropriations chairmen in the legislature expressing concerns over the future of critical funding for the Medicaid program. The letter notes that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is considering national policy changes that may negatively impact the commonwealth's current Medicaid program and fiscal...
Calculators to help consumers understand the Affordable Care Act SUFFERN, N.Y., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Health insurance specialist, Vista Health Solutions, announced today the introduction of their new health care reform calculators for individuals and businesses which are available for free at their website. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130423/NY99041LOGO ) The three different calculators will help individuals, small businesses, and large groups determine...
$95 Tax Penalty Begins in 2014 Yet Most Say They Are Unswayed SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new HealthPocket consumer survey found that most people don't feel a penalty for remaining uninsured will motivate them to buy insurance starting in October. When survey takers were asked, "Will the $95 IRS penalty motivate you to shop this October for an Obamacare health plan?" nearly two-thirds of consumers surveyed answered "No." Only 8 percent of...
Cites Loss of Benefits to Members; Harm to Industry and Multi-employer Health Plans WASHINGTON, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers International President Kinsey M. Robinson issued the following statement today calling for a repeal or complete reform of President Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA): "Our Union and its members have supported President Obama and his Administration for both of his terms in office. But...
On April 15, 2013, CDPHP submitted its application for participation in the New York Health Benefit Exchange. Under the Affordable Care Act, state-based exchanges are being created to provide a new and competitive marketplace where families, individuals, and businesses can compare products, calculate costs, and purchase health insurance. Albany, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2013 Continuing its commitment to provide access to affordable health care to millions of uninsured Americans, CDPHP®...
After Failed Attempts to Set Up a State Marketplace, Arizona to Default to Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Park City, Utah (PRWEB) April 14, 2013 Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on Arizona’s Health Insurance Exchange. Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in defined contribution and health reimbursement arrangements. According to Zane Benefits’ website, starting...
Navigators and Insurance Agents to Have Separate Roles in the New Health Insurance Exchanges Park City, Utah (PRWEB) April 13, 2013 Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published new information on health exchange navigators. Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in defined contribution and health reimbursement arrangements. According to Zane Benefits’ website, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 the U.S....
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Trust for America's Health (TFAH) is disappointed that the United States Department of Health and Human Services plans to reallocate at least $304 million from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to provide health insurance enrollment support. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100204/TFAHLOGO) The Affordable Care Act directs the Prevention Fund to be used for "prevention, wellness, and public health activities...
Reason Given By Insurers for Expected Higher Premiums Is Not Founded SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new health insurance pricing report from HealthPocket, Inc. shows that current premiums are already largely in line with the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) age-based restriction on pricing, and insurer claims of related price increases for young people due to the restriction are unfounded. At the same time, gender-based pricing equality required by the...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinisource, a leading provider of comprehensive workforce management and compliance solutions since 1986, announces new technology enhancements that enable employers to meet critical requirements and deadlines associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130411/NE92808LOGO ) To comply with ACA requirements, employers will need to determine full-time employee count, eligibility class,...
