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New Brief Examines ACA Coverage for Low-Income

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A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation examines the affordability of ACA coverage for people with low incomes. The issue brief entitled “Is ACA Coverage Affordable for Low-Income People? Perspectives from Individuals in Six Cities” reviews consumer experiences in Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; Columbus, OH; St. Louis, MO; Oakland, CA; and Tampa, FL. The report […] Read More »

April 22, 2016

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NDNRC PRESENTING ON WEBINAR ABOUT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE ACA The NDNRC will be presenting on a webinar on Wednesday, May 4 at 3:00 PM ET entitled “The Affordable Care Act and Persons with Disabilities: An Introduction and Overview Webinar.” To read the full announcement or for a link to register for the webinar, […] Read More »

Kaiser Brief Examines Effect of UnitedHealth Marketplace Withdrawal

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On Tuesday, UnitedHealth announced it would be withdrawing from the ACA Marketplaces in all but a few states. The Kaiser Family Foundation has released a new issue brief which examines how UnitedHealth’s exit from the market will affect consumer choice and premium rates. The brief entitled “Analysis of UnitedHealth Group’s Premiums and Participation in ACA […] Read More »

NDNRC to Present on Webinar

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NDNRC Project Manager Karl Cooper will be presenting on a webinar on Wednesday, May 4 at 3:00 PM ET entitled “The Affordable Care Act and Persons with Disabilities: An Introduction and Overview Webinar.” This webinar is being conducted in collaboration with the Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL). The full announcement is as follows: […] Read More »

April 15, 2016

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NEW FACT SHEET TO ASSIST CONSUMERS WITH HEALTH CARE VISITS Do you get questions from consumers on using their coverage or seeing a doctor? A new fact sheet from the University of Washington Aging and Physical Disability Rehabilitation Research and Training Center may be able to help. To learn more about this fact sheet or […] Read More »

New ASPE Report Available

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Earlier this week the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) released a new report which examines the premium rate increases actually realized by consumers when shopping and switching plans is taken into consideration. To download a copy of the report, click here. Read More »

New Fact Sheet Available on Getting More Out of Health Care Visits

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A new fact sheet has been released by the University of Washington Aging and Physical Disability Rehabilitation Research and Training Center entitled “How to Get the Most Out of Health Care Visits.” The fact sheet goes over four important areas for every health care visit: preparing, asking questions, creating a plan and receiving take-away materials. To […] Read More »

New Issue Brief on Medicaid Enrollment and the Marketplace

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The Commonwealth Fund has released a new issue brief entitled “Streamlining Medicaid Enrollment: The Role of the Health Insurance Marketplaces and the Impact of State Policies.” This brief examines the difference in Medicaid enrollment in states with state-based marketplaces, states on the federally facilitated marketplace where the marketplace makes the eligibility determination and states on […] Read More »

April 8, 2016

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UPDATED SBC FOR 2017 This week, CMS issued an updated template for issuers to use for the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). To read more about the new template and to download a copy of the template and the CMS press release, click here. Speaking of the new SBC, Health Affairs has posted a […] Read More »