Covered California is seeking federal approval for its proposal to offer "bridge" plans to families who go in and out of eligibility for Medi-Cal. Those families would then be allowed to purchase health insurance through the Covered California health exchange, which is being set up in response to the Affordable Care Act. About 15 percent of Medi-Cal families lose coverage via temporary increases in income, the state health benefit ... (More)
Enrollment ‘day of action’
March 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
The nonprofit, nonpartisan group Enroll America plans a "national day of action" on March 23 -- the third anniversary of passage of the Affordable Care Act -- in order to spread the word about health insurance reform. The group is seeking hosts for "grassroots house parties" to encourage enrollment. It'll provide the materials to those who provide the attendees. Enroll America, based in Washington, says its mission is to ensure ... (More)
24 states OK’d for health marketplaces
March 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have been cleared to establish Health Insurance Marketplaces under the sweeping Affordable Care Act. Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire and West Virginia are the latest states to get the green light to run State Partnership Marketplaces, the federal Health and Human Services department said. The exchanges will be open for business come Oct. 1. Under the health-insurance reform law, states ... (More)
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