CHRIL SEEKING DISABILITY STORIES Note: through the summer months, we will be sending the NDNRC Update every other Friday. The Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) is looking for volunteers for their “Disability Stories Project.” Specifically, they are looking for individuals with disabilities who would be willing to share how the need for […] Read More »
Archives for August 2018
CHIR Report Gives Insurance Brokers’ Perspectives on Marketplace Changes
The Georgetown University’s Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) published a report last week about market changes and consumer responses to recent ACA policy changes by the Trump administration. The article highlighted views from insurance brokers and agents to discuss individual reactions to the ACA budget cuts for outreach funding and enrollment assistance, as well […] Read More »
NHeLP Files Lawsuit Challenging Arkansas Medicaid Work Requirements
On Tuesday, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) filed a lawsuit challenging HHS’s approval of an amendment to “Arkansas Works” which happened in March. The amendment would add work requirements to the Arkansas Medicaid program and could result in retroactive loss of coverage for those who don’t meet the requirements. NHeLP, with the help of […] Read More »
Kaiser Analysis Examines Out-of-Network Claims in Large Employer Health Plans
A new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation looks at inpatient admission and outpatient services to examine how patients are subject to higher cost-sharing and possible additional bills from out-of-network providers. The analysis states, “nearly one in five inpatient admissions includes a claim from an out-of-network provider” which typically include visits to emergency rooms, mental […] Read More »
August 10, 2018
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HEALTH AND WORK Note: through the summer months, we will be sending the NDNRC Update every other Friday. A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation looks at several recent studies done on the connection between work and health. To learn more about the brief entitled “The Relationship Between Work and […] Read More »
Kaiser Looks at Correlation between Health and Work
A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation looks at several recent studies done on the connection between work and health. The brief entitled “The Relationship Between Work and Health: Findings from a Literature Review” asks questions such as what effect do health and health coverage have on work, what effect does work have […] Read More »
Administration Releases Final Rule on Short-Term Limited Duration Plans
This week, the Trump administration released its final rule on redefining what qualifies as a short-term, limited duration health plan. In summary, the new rule extends the length for which these plans can be purchased and allows them to last under 12 months and it allows them to be renewed for up to three years. […] Read More »