Health Reform News
Class of 2013: Graduate with Peace of Mind
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius congratulates 2013 graduates and shares how the health care law gives them peace of mind with new coverage options....
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ACA's Cadillac tax bite on companies drops by $57 Billion
The U.S. health care law's projected tax bite on businesses with more generous health benefits is dropping as medical spending slows and employers loo...
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MetLife limits offshore reinsurance after N.Y. review
MetLife Inc. said it would combine an offshore reinsurer with three U.S. life units after regulators began an investigation into the use of intra-comp...
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DOL Asst. Secretary: ACA 'unforgiving'
A head Labor Department official said Monday that the department cannot provide as much clarity or answer questions about the Affordable Care Act as p...
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Tech update: American employees check work email around the clock
A new survey shows the number of employees who check email on weekends, after 11 p.m., on vacation and more....
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Privately Insured Americans to Learn about the Health Insurance Marketplaces
Over the course of the year, businesses and health insurers will send Americans information about coverage through the Marketplace....
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April 2013 Tracking Poll
The April poll finds, six months before open enrollment begins, many Americans remain unaware of, or confused about, the Affordable Care Act. Four in ...
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A Simpler Way to Apply for Health Care
We have finalized the application that identifies what insurance programs you are eligible for and discounts to help pay for it....
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Summary of the Affordable Care Act
This document summarizes the comprehensive 2010 health reform law, including changes made to it by subsequent legislation, with a focus on provisions ...
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Navigator and In-Person Assistance Programs: A Snapshot of State Programs
This brief discusses some of the key policy decisions states are making as they set up their programs, and briefly describes these programs in a few k...
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How Will Consumers Navigate New Health Care Options?
On Thursday, April 18 at 9:30 am ET, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation hosted a forum to examine what cons...
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Consumer Assistance in Health Reform
This brief outlines the need for hands-on consumer assistance, the resources available under the ACA to fill this need, and the implementation issues ...
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Quick Take: Key Considerations in Evaluating the ACA Medicaid Expansion for States
This Quick Take examines key considerations for states as they weigh whether to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act....
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Chartpack: Medicaid and its Role in State/Federal Budgets & Health Reform
This chartpack from the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured addresses five key questions about the Medicaid program....
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Medicaid And Its Role in State/Federal Budgets and Health Reform
This fact sheet highlights key issues about Medicaid, including the structure, financing and purpose of the program, its role for low-income beneficia...
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Impact of the Medicaid Expansion for Low-Income Communities of Color Across States
To provide insight into the potential impact of the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion on low-income communities of color, this brief provi...
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State Demonstration Proposals to Integrate Care and Align Financing for Dual Eligible Beneficiaries
This map shows the current status of the state demonstration proposals to integrate care and align financing for beneficiaries eligible for both Medic...
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The FY2014 Budget: Strengthening Health and Opportunity for all Americans
The budget for HHS provides investments that create healthier and safer families, stronger communities and a thriving America....
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Health Coverage for the Hispanic Population Today and Under the Affordable Care Act
This brief provides an overview of the Hispanic population in the United States, their health coverage today and the potential impact of Affordable Ca...
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A Healthy Choice For America’s Small Businesses
In 2014, employers will be able to choose a plan through a new Health Insurance Marketplace....
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