SENATE REJECTS ACA REPEAL After a series of votes this week failed to pass the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), the Senate version of repeal and replace of the ACA, or the Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act of 2017 (ORRA), which was the repeal and delay approach, Senate Republicans attempted one last bill entitled […] Read More »
Archives for July 2017
Senate Rejects ACA Repeal
After a series of votes this week failed to pass the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), the Senate version of repeal and replace of the ACA, or the Obamacare Repeal Reconciliation Act of 2017 (ORRA), which was the repeal and delay approach, Senate Republicans attempted one last bill entitled the Health Care Freedom […] Read More »
CMS Releases Fact Sheet on New SEP Verification Process
CMS has released a new fact sheet on the new verification process for Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs). The fact sheet “5 Things Assisters, Agents, and Brokers Should Know about SVIs” examines SEP Verification Issues (SVIs) and answers important questions such as what are the deadlines which consumers need to know and what documents are needed […] Read More »
CMS Releases Medicaid Enrollment Data for May 2017
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Eligibility Determinations and Enrollment Report from May 2017. This report can also be found on our Resources & Links page under “Enrollment Statistics.” Prior Medicaid enrollment reports from CMS, are archived on our website. Read More »
Kaiser Brief Examines Changes in Medicaid under BCRA
As the Senate continues to debate the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), the Kaiser Family Foundation has released a new issue brief which explains the changes to Medicaid under the BCRA. The brief entitled “Medicaid Changes in Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) Go Beyond ACA Repeal and Replace” examines how the BCRA would […] Read More »
July 21, 2017
SENATE TO VOTE ON ACA REPEAL NEXT WEEK As of the writing of this newsletter, the Senate is preparing to vote on a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) next week. At this time, it is unknown whether it will be an ACA replacement bill, such as the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 […] Read More »
Kaiser Brief Examines BCRA Effects on Medicaid Funding by State
The Kaiser Family Foundation has released a new issue brief on the effect that the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA) would have on state-by-state Medicaid funding. The brief is entitled “Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA): State-by-State Estimates of Reductions in Federal Medicaid Funding” and looks at the cuts which would occur for two different […] Read More »
CHRIL Still Seeking Interview Participants
Previously, we reported on an opportunity with the Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) as they are interviewing adults with disabilities on their experience with health insurance. The CHRIL is still in need of volunteers. The announcement is below. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED: Health Insurance Interviews: The NIDILRR-funded Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) […] Read More »
July 14, 2017
SENATE CONTINUES CONSIDERATION OF THE BCRA As the Senate continues to consider the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), the Kaiser Family Foundation has released a new issue brief which examines an amendment to the BCRA proposed by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). In short, this amendment would allow insurance companies to sell plans on […] Read More »
Kaiser Brief Examines BCRA Amendment Which Would Affect EHBs
A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation examines an amendment to the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA) proposed by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). In short, this amendment would allow insurance companies to sell plans on the marketplace which would not comply with the Essential Health Benefit (EHBs) regulations found in the […] Read More »