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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

3-4-11 Affordable Care Act Update

New Resource for Consumers – HealthCareandYou.org   ACS CAN joined other trusted national health groups this week to launch HealthCareandYou.org , a new comprehensive online resource to give Americans easy-to-understand information about the health care law so they can make informed decisions for themselves and their families. The site provides tailored information for users, including ...

3-4-11 Affordable Care Act Update

New Resource for Consumers – HealthCareandYou.org   ACS CAN joined other trusted national health groups this week to launch HealthCareandYou.org , a new comprehensive online resource to give Americans easy-to-understand information about the health care law so they can make informed decisions for themselves and their families. The site provides tailored information for users, including ...

3-4-11 Affordable Care Act Update

New Resource for Consumers – HealthCareandYou.org   ACS CAN joined other trusted national health groups this week to launch HealthCareandYou.org , a new comprehensive online resource to give Americans easy-to-understand information about the health care law so they can make informed decisions for themselves and their families. The site provides tailored information for users, including ...

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 ...

2-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update           Essential Health Benefits   On Tuesday, ACS CAN filed comments with the Department of Health and Human Services on the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin - the first communication from the administration laying out guidelines for ... to strengthen the guidelines in a number of ways including, providing a uniform definition of coverage that:   Addresses a continuum of care, regardless of geographic location Prohibits efforts by insurers to subtly discriminate against certain medical conditions through benefit ...

2-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update           Essential Health Benefits   On Tuesday, ACS CAN filed comments with the Department of Health and Human Services on the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin - the first communication from the administration laying out guidelines for ... to strengthen the guidelines in a number of ways including, providing a uniform definition of coverage that:   Addresses a continuum of care, regardless of geographic location Prohibits efforts by insurers to subtly discriminate against certain medical conditions through benefit ...

2-2-12 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update           Essential Health Benefits   On Tuesday, ACS CAN filed comments with the Department of Health and Human Services on the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin - the first communication from the administration laying out guidelines for ... to strengthen the guidelines in a number of ways including, providing a uniform definition of coverage that:   Addresses a continuum of care, regardless of geographic location Prohibits efforts by insurers to subtly discriminate against certain medical conditions through benefit ...

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