Category: ACA

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Health Reform Law “May Not Be So Affordable for Some Nevadans”

Posted on May 13, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Las Vegas Review-Journal has an article out today on the health reform laws’ effect on premiums, finding “the Affordable Care Act may not be so affordable for some Nevadans.” Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, AHIP, AHIP in the News, Health Care Costs

Small Business Owners: Health Insurance Tax to Raise Costs, Disrupt Coverage

Posted on May 9, 2013 by AHIPCoverageAdmin

Several small business owners testified today at a hearing hosted by the House Committee on Small Business on the “profound” financial impact the Affordable Care Act’s new health insurance tax will have on the cost of doing business. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, Health Care Costs, On The Hill

Health Affairs Blog Post: How the Health Reform Law Will Affect Premiums

Posted on May 9, 2013 by AHIPCoverageAdmin

A Health Affairs blog post looks at the reasons for premium changes under the health reform law. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, Health Care Costs

Map: States’ Decisions on Medicaid Expansion

Posted on May 6, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Sarah Kliff has a new map up on Wonk Blog today featuring a breakdown of states’ decisions on Medicaid expansion. Continue reading →

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New Analysis of How the ACA’s Coverage Expansion, New Benefits, and Market Reforms Impact Premiums

Posted on April 25, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

With increased attention on the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on health insurance premiums, a new report from Milliman, Inc. helps explain how the ACA’s coverage expansion, new benefits, and market reforms will impact individual market health insurance premiums in 2014. The report highlights how some provisions will increase premiums while others will make health care coverage more affordable for consumers. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, Health Care Costs

New Video on Age Rating, Information on the Impact of ACA Market Reforms on Premiums

Posted on April 12, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing yesterday on the impact of the ACA’s guaranteed issue provision and new rating rules. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, Health Care Costs

Health Care Town Hall Blog Post on the Effect of Subsidies on Premiums

Posted on April 4, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Healthcare Town Hall has a great blog post up today on the ACA’s subsidies and their effect on premiums. Continue reading →

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Report: Medical Claims Costs Projected to Increase Under Health Reform Law

Posted on March 28, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

According to a new study, medical claims costs are projected to increase by huge percentages under the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, Health Care Costs

ICYMI: Hatch and Matheson Call for Repeal of Health Insurance Tax in Salt Lake Tribune

Posted on March 25, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Senator Orrin Hatch and Congressman Jim Matheson, both of Utah, call for the repeal of the new $100 billion health insurance tax in an op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, In Case You Missed It

Forbes Column: The Health Insurance Tax Will Hurt Small Businesses

Posted on March 20, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Health care costs are rising at an unsustainable rate, and a recent Gallup poll has shown this is a growing concern for small businesses across the country. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, Health Care Costs