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3-7-14 Affordable Care Act Update

... spending, which includes funding for key cancer research, prevention, and early detection programs. Highlights of cuts to priority programs: Health insurance exchange grants to the states are being cut by $44 million. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) budget is being cut. The IRS has numerous enforcement responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Prevention and Public Health Fund is being cut by $51 million. The National Institutes of Health is being cut by $1.545 billion, including a $253 million cut to the ...

8-5-10 Affordable Care Act Update

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families Request for Comments Regarding Exchange Provisions in the Affordable Care Act On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a “Request for Comments” regarding provisions in the Affordable Care Act that require the creation of state based health exchanges. HHS is soliciting comments in advance of final rulemaking. Specific areas that HHS is interested in includes: what type of ...

8-5-10 Affordable Care Act Update

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families Request for Comments Regarding Exchange Provisions in the Affordable Care Act On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a “Request for Comments” regarding provisions in the Affordable Care Act that require the creation of state based health exchanges. HHS is soliciting comments in advance of final rulemaking. Specific areas that HHS is interested in includes: what type of ...

8-5-10 Affordable Care Act Update

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families Request for Comments Regarding Exchange Provisions in the Affordable Care Act On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a “Request for Comments” regarding provisions in the Affordable Care Act that require the creation of state based health exchanges. HHS is soliciting comments in advance of final rulemaking. Specific areas that HHS is interested in includes: what type of ...

Affordable Care Act Update 6-5-14

Policy Update   New Health Insurance Enrollment Tool Available   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new tool on healthcare.gov to help consumers who still need health insurance coverage determine whether they are eligible for special enrollment, Medicaid and/or the Children’s Health Insurance Program ... benefits, “cancer patients are in a much better position than they were originally.”   Doctor Shortages   Recent news coverage of primary care physician shortages of at Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals resulting in long waits for medical care has sparked comparisons to potential doctor ...

8-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that require new private health plans to cover specific women's preventive services at no cost to patients took effect on August and ... can cause cervical cancer. The benefits were recommended by a panel convened by the Institute of Medicine at the request of the Department of Health and Human Services. Health insurers must begin covering the benefits on the first day of the new plan year for non-grandfathered health ...

8-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that require new private health plans to cover specific women's preventive services at no cost to patients took effect on August and ... can cause cervical cancer. The benefits were recommended by a panel convened by the Institute of Medicine at the request of the Department of Health and Human Services. Health insurers must begin covering the benefits on the first day of the new plan year for non-grandfathered health ...

8-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that require new private health plans to cover specific women's preventive services at no cost to patients took effect on August and ... can cause cervical cancer. The benefits were recommended by a panel convened by the Institute of Medicine at the request of the Department of Health and Human Services. Health insurers must begin covering the benefits on the first day of the new plan year for non-grandfathered health ...

Critical Condition: Stories of Health in the Heartland

This short film, created by award winning filmmaker Ky Dickens, features community members and health professionals from across Kansas sharing their challenges and triumphs as they strive to take care of themselves, their families, and their communities. Watch the trailer Watch the full film Stephanie Stephanie was just 30 years old when she ... for the same coverage in Kansas. She was left uninsured, without access to the physical therapy she needs to recover and facing other serious health risks. Brayden When Anthony gained custody of his son, Brayden, he was performing well below his grade level, and was diagnosed with a mood ...

2-6-13 Affordable Care Act Update

... Task Force, and to recommended adult vaccines. States will receive the increase for services provided through fee-for-service or managed care basis, or through a benchmark or benchmark-equivalent benefit plan (referred to as an "alternative benefit plan"). Alternative benefit plans ... for those services.    Tax Credits   Last week, the Treasury Department issued a final regulation on eligibility for tax credits in the health insurance exchanges. The regulation includes a provision that may adversely affect families with employer-provided health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), if a person has to pay more than 9.5 percent of their income for health insurance provided ...

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