Tag: premiums

ICYMI: LA Times: Some Consumers to Face “Sharply Higher Premiums” in California Exchange

Posted on May 24, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Los Angeles Times has a front-page, above-the-fold story on the new premium rates announced by the California exchange yesterday. The article notes that the state “received better-than-expected insurance rates,” but that “many consumers still won’t be spared from sharply higher premiums.” Continue reading →

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AHIP’s Dan Durham Testifies at House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing

Posted on May 20, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

AHIP Executive Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs Dan Durham testified today at a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Continue reading →

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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 law’s effect on premiums, finding “the Affordable Care Act may not be so affordable for some Nevadans.” Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 9, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

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

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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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Orange County Register Editorial: Younger Americans May Opt Out of Health Care Coverage

Posted on February 14, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

An Orange County Register editorial opines that many young Americans, when faced with the choice of buying health insurance or paying a penalty, may opt not to purchase coverage. Continue reading →

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Premium Subsidies – What You Need to Know

Posted on February 7, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies to help low- and moderate-income Americans afford coverage. While subsidies will help many people purchase coverage, millions of individuals and families are not eligible for subsidies and, for those that are eligible, the amount of the subsidy declines significantly as incomes rise. Continue reading →

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Miami Herald: “[Age Rating] Will Mean Huge Increases in the Policies of Younger Persons”

Posted on February 4, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The Miami Herald reports on the Business of Healthcare Post-Election conference that took place at the University of Miami last week. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Young and Healthy Will Likely Pay Higher Premiums Due to Age Rating

Posted on January 28, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

An article in the Dayton Daily News finds an “irony of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is that if you’re young and healthy, [you're] likely to end up paying higher premiums for individual health insurance than someone who is old and frail or with high-cost medical conditions.” Continue reading →

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