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‘Slacker’ health insurance now mandatory

jthompson — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:20:58 +0000

Starting 90 days from the passage of the health care bill, whether you have kids or not, consumers will be required to purchase with any health care coverage they obtain, plans which cover dependents living in the home up to age 26.

Temporary reinsurance program for employers providing health insurance to non-Medicare retirees

jthompson — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:30:28 +0000

Creates a temporary reinsurance program for employers providing health insurance coverage to retirees over age 55 who are not eligible for Medicare. This program would reimburse employers retrospectively 80% of claims between $15,000-90,000, which will be indexed for inflation. It will end on January 1, 2014 and be financed by a $5 billion appropriation. Source: [...]

Provide Lower-Cost Care to Uninsured

Online Editor — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:52:11 +0000

Direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a three-year demonstration project in 10 states to provide comprehensive health care services to the uninsured at reduced fees. Effective not later than six months after enactment. Source: The Common Wealth Fund

Prohibition on Preexisting Condition Exclusions for children

Online Editor — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:28:34 +0000

Insurers are prohibited from excluding coverage of preexisting conditions for children in the individual market, effective six months after enactment. Source: The Common Wealth Fund

Large groups allowed to purchase coverage

Online Editor — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:09:49 +0000

States may choose to allow large groups (over 100) to purchase coverage through the exchanges. Source: NAHU

CLASS program established

Online Editor — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:51:49 +0000

Establish a national, voluntary insurance program for purchasing community living assistance services and supports (CLASS program).