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House Set to Pass Relief Bill Expanding Access to Health Coverage
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives is set to pass legislation today that would increase access to health coverage for millions of Americans, including cancer patients and survivors, as part of its pandemic relief package. The bill increases the generosity of subsidies to cover the costs of marketplace health plans—including offering subsides to those who are receiving unemployment benefits—offers financial support to cover the bulk of premium costs for laid off workers who choose to keep their employer-sponsored health care plans and boosts the federal reimbursement for states to expand their Medicaid programs. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the ...
House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Provide Relief for Nonprofits that Serve Patients
... the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Heroes Act, a package of legislative proposals aimed at addressing numerous pandemic-related health, research and economic relief needs. Included in the bill are several provisions that would make it easier for Americans to maintain or gain health insurance coverage, including; a special enrollment period for private coverage through the federal health exchange, subsidies to cover the ... have lost their jobs and their employer-sponsored health insurance. Many others were uninsured when this pandemic hit and need access to care. Providing subsides to help people keep their health plans, allowing a special enrollment period for those who want to obtain coverage, and ...
House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Increase Medicaid Funding and Eliminate Medicare Patients’ COVID Costs
... he U.S. House of Representatives will vote tonight on a package of legislative proposals aimed at addressing numerous pandemic-related health, research and economic relief needs. T he bill includes provisions that would create a two - month special enrollment period for people who are uninsured to enroll in private health coverage through the federal health exchange , and provide an increase in federal Medicaid funding to support ... frightening during a pandemic. The special enrollment period and increase d Medicaid funding will help ensure more people can get the care they need when they need it. “ Eliminating COVID-19 associated cost sharing for Medicare enrollees , including for any possible ...
2020 South Florida Policy Forum on Improving Access To Innovative Cancer Therapies
... especially given the delays in treatment patients have faced during the pandemic. The forum will highlight the role of stakeholders such as health care systems, researchers, the pharmaceutical industry, and government, in improving access to innovative cancer therapies. Thank you to our ...