Youth
Congressman Charles Rangel's office has announced new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing that the Affordable Care Act has led to an additional one million young adults gaining health insurance. The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) found a 3.5 percentage point increase
Insurance industry
The US House of Representatives recently passed a historic healthcare reform bill, which is expected to give an additional 32 million Americans access to health insurance. This development has significant implications for the Managed Health Care industry, with some health insurers potentially facing increased regulations and competition. The Bedford Report,
Insurance industry
The House of Representatives passed sweeping healthcare reforms on March 21st, marking a crucial victory for President Barack Obama on one of his central policy goals. The new bill, formally entitled the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aims to provide health coverage to 32 million of the country'
Insurance industry
Texas Representative Solomon P. Ortiz cast a crucial vote in support of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which aim to significantly expand health care coverage to millions of Americans. Ortiz, a staunch pro-life advocate, expressed his confidence
Insurance industry
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) recently issued a statement supporting the House of Representatives' vote on a historic health care reform bill. The legislation aims to improve the nation's health care system and strengthen regulation of the insurance industry. Waters emphasized the urgent need for reform, citing the
Insurance industry
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has invited CEOs of major insurance companies to a meeting on March 3 to discuss the rising health insurance premiums that are impacting American families and business owners. The invitation comes as experts warn that premiums will continue to increase, with
Insurance industry
Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voted in favor of the "Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act," H.R. 4626, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 406-19. This bill aims to prevent insurance companies from abusing their market share and increase profits at the expense of
Insurance industry
Health insurance reform is a critical issue that affects not only small businesses but also their employees and the overall economy. As Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) stressed during a press conference, the current system is unsustainable for millions of small businesses, with premiums increasing more than 74 percent in the
Insurance industry
As small businesses across Maryland and America struggle to keep their doors open due to skyrocketing health care costs, U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski is speaking out for the need for health care reform to help these businesses thrive. "This is about jobs, jobs, jobs," Senator Mikulski
Life insurance
Standard & Poor's recently assigned a double-'B' pi insurer financial strength rating to Health & Life Insurance Co. of America, a company licensed in 28 states and a major player in the individual accident and health insurance market. The company's strong capitalization, satisfactory
Health care industry
A group of bipartisan senators, aiming to create a national health insurance plan, reported nearly completing their proposal and planning to discuss it with Senate leaders on Thursday. The proposal's cost estimates, obtained from the Congressional Budget Office, were described as "sobering" by the senators. The
Political parties
Health care legislation is a pressing issue this year, with Democrats and Republicans proposing contrasting plans to widen access to health insurance without raising taxes. In a letter to Senator Bob Dole, governors from both parties expressed their opposition to a key aspect of the Republican plan, citing strict limits
