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About the ACA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebAbout the Affordable Care Act. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as the Affordable Care Act or “ACA” for short, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. The law has 3 primary goals: Make affordable health insurance …

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/index.html

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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More Accessible …

(3 days ago) WebThe final rule aims to protect consumers from discriminatory practices related to the coverage of the essential health benefits (EHB) by refining the CMS …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/28/hhs-announces-new-policy-make-coverage-more-accessible-affordable-for-millions-americans-in-2023.html

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HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Marketplace Coverage More …

(4 days ago) WebToday, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/02/hhs-finalizes-policies-make-marketplace-coverage-more-accessible-expand-essential-health-benefits.html

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Lower …

(6 days ago) WebOverall, the law’s Part D benefits provisions will reduce enrollee out-of-pocket spending by about $7.4 billion annually. To view data broken down by state and …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/07/fact-sheetpresident-biden-announces-new-actions-to-lower-health-care-costs-and-protect-consumers-from-scam-insurance-plans-and-junk-fees-as-part-of-bidenomics-push/

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FACT SHEET: The President’s Budget Protects and Increases Access …

(2 days ago) WebThe President and the Vice President believe that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. The Administration’s actions to protect and expand Americans’ access to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/briefing-room/2024/03/11/fact-sheet-the-presidents-budget-protects-and-increases-access-to-quality-affordable-healthcare/

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H.R.7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022

(Just Now) WebAdditionally, the bill (1) revises health information technology programs to address health disparities, and (2) supports health impact assessments and other …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7585

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The Affordable Care Act in Depth RAND

(5 days ago) WebThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)—the sweeping health care reform sometimes known as ”Obamacare“—was enacted in 2010. The law aims to extend health coverage to uninsured …

https://www.rand.org/health-care/key-topics/health-policy/aca/in-depth.html

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Health Reform - American Public Health Association

(2 days ago) WebThe Affordable Care Act is the nation’s health reform law enacted in March 2010. The law aims to reform both our private and public health insurance systems. Since it was enacted, it has helped about 20 million people get …

https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/health-reform

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Health reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond

(8 days ago) WebHealth reform: How to improve U.S. health care in 2020 and beyond. Health care remains a major theme in our national conversation. And as we approach …

https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/health-reform-how-improve-us-health-care-2020-and-beyond

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Read the Affordable Care Act, Health Care Law HealthCare.gov

(8 days ago) WebThe law has 2 parts: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. Full Text of the Affordable Care Act and …

https://www.healthcare.gov/where-can-i-read-the-affordable-care-act/

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The Affordable Care Act Insurance Reforms: Where Are We Now, …

(3 days ago) WebThe Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law by President Obama in March 2010, provides for comprehensive health reform in the United States. A major part of the ACA …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4714719/

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Postal service reform bill would shift retirees health care costs to

(8 days ago) WebThe Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 would help shore up post office finances by ending the unusual and onerous legal requirement to fund 75 years of …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/24/1082248921/postal-service-reform-act-medicare

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RELEASE: OPM Releases Interim Final Rule for the New Postal …

(5 days ago) WebThe U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released the interim final rule for the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, a new health …

https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2023/04/opm-releases-interim-final-rule-for-the-new-postal-service-health-benefits-program/

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Health benefits – USPS Employee News

(9 days ago) WebNew law creates program for employees, others. April 12, 2022 at 9:20 a.m. ET. The Postal Service Reform Act, signed into law on April 6, will affect employees’ …

https://news.usps.com/2022/04/12/health-benefits/

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House committee passes Medicare telehealth extension bill

(Just Now) WebThe House Committee on Ways & Means Monday night unveiled a first-of-its-kind piece of telehealth extension legislation to preserve Medicare telehealth flexibilities …

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/house-ways-means-committee-reveals-two-year-telehealth-extension-legislation

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Updated explanation of the Medicare and health care provisions …

(5 days ago) WebAdditionally, the legislation would reform the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program (FEHBP) to maximize its integration with Medicare for future postal …

https://nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/updated-explanation-of-the-medicare-and-health-care-provisions-of-h-r-3076s-1720

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Changes to Federal Benefits Eligibility Due to Health Reform

(Just Now) WebThe health care reform law applies to employees and retirees. You must notify your health plan to update their enrollment records. Your health plan will send you instructions …

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/special-initiatives/health-care-reform/

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Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Affordable Care Act HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WebNews. Fact Sheet: Celebrating the Affordable Care Act. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2022. Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/03/18/fact-sheet-celebrating-affordable-care-act.html

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OPM tweaks its final rule for the postal health benefits plan

(2 days ago) WebThe Postal Service Health Benefits program, established by the 2022 Postal Service Reform Act, will provide an estimated 1.9 million USPS employees, retirees and …

https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2024/05/opm-tweaks-final-rule-postal-health-benefits-plan/396374/

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USPS fact sheets on the new Postal Service Health Benefits Program

(5 days ago) WebSince the enactment of the Postal Service Reform Act (PSRA) last year, NALC has been working with the Postal Service, the Office of Personnel Management …

https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/usps-fact-sheets-on-the-new-postal-service-health-benefits-program

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Health Reform Summary and Facts: Changes and Benefits That

(8 days ago) WebSome employers offered this benefit as soon as health reform became law; others lagged. Although employers typically hold open enrollment for health care plans …

https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/features/health-reform-summary-benefits

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Health Benefits Reform Legislation Signed Into Law for School …

(Just Now) WebOn July 1, 2020 Governor Phil Murphy signed P.L. 2020, c. 44 (S-2273/A-20) into law, in the presence of legislative sponsors and NJEA leaders who brokered an agreement in early …

https://njpsa.org/health-benefits-reform-legislation-signed-into-law-for-school-employees/

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Postal Service Reform Act; Establishment of the Postal Service …

(9 days ago) WebThe Postal Service will benefit from fewer costs because of the removal of the past-due pre-funding payments and future pre-funding obligations related to the retiree …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-09565/postal-service-reform-act-establishment-of-the-postal-service-health-benefits-program

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H.R.3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 - Congress.gov

(Just Now) WebPostal Service Reform Act of 2022 This bill addresses the finances and operations of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). The bill requires the Office of Personnel …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3076

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Social Security will not be able to pay full benefits in 2035 if - CNN

(6 days ago) WebBut in 2036, Medicare will only be able to pay 89% of total scheduled Part A benefits, which also cover hospice care, short-term skilled nursing facility services and …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/06/politics/social-security-trust-fund-benefits/index.html

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Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Expands Health Coverage …

(4 days ago) WebFour out of five consumers have found a plan for less than $10 a month, with millions saving an average of about $800 a year on their premiums. President Biden and …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/03/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-expands-health-coverage-to-daca-recipients/

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Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing …

(4 days ago) WebThe Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana for the first time since the Controlled Substances Act was enacted more than 50 years ago. Department of …

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-administration-plans-reclassify-marijuana-easing-restrictions-na-rcna149424

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What is the Affordable Care Act? HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WebThe “Affordable Care Act” (ACA) is the name for the comprehensive health care reform law (passed in 2010) and its amendments. The law addresses health …

https://www.hhs.gov/answers/health-insurance-reform/what-is-the-affordable-care-act/index.html

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Tennessee passes legislation to reform hospital certificate of need …

(2 days ago) WebBy: Adam Friedman - April 25, 2024 5:00 am. The Tennessee House of Representatives on the first day of the 2024 legislative session. (Photo: John Partipilo) Tennessee …

https://tennesseelookout.com/2024/04/25/tennessee-passes-legislation-to-reform-hospital-certificate-of-need-law/

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Biden administration plans big change to marijuana rules - USA …

(1 days ago) WebThe federal proposal to reschedule marijuana would have broad support among voters. A nationwide survey last fall commissioned by the Coalition for Cannabis …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/30/dea-reclassifies-marijuana-reports/72865632007/

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Atomic veterans fight to keep federal benefits : NPR

(Just Now) WebAtomic veterans fight to keep federal benefits Veterans who helped test nuclear weapons are fighting to renew a 34-year-old law meant to help compensate for …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/06/1248955334/nuclear-veterans-compensation-expiring

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NEW JERSEY STATE HEALTH BENEFITS COMMISSION May 8, …

(8 days ago) Web1. SUNSHINE ACT STATEMENT. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided through the annual notice of the schedule of regular meetings of the Commission filed …

https://www.nj.gov/treasury/pensions/documents/board-agendas/shbc/shbc0524.pdf

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UTA grad’s future career combines law and mental health

(4 days ago) WebRussell, a psychology major with minors in neuroscience and law and legal studies, started her college journey during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic; her first …

https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2024/05/07/uta-grads-future-career-combines-law-and-mental-health

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Circuit Splits Reported in U.S. Law Week—April 2024 - Bloomberg …

(2 days ago) WebU.S. Law Week summarizes selected splits among U.S. federal courts of appeals each month. Civil Procedure Case: Coomer v. Make Your Life Epic Inc., 2024 …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/circuit-splits-reported-in-u-s-law-week-april-2024

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HHS Releases New Data Showing Over 10 Million People with …

(5 days ago) WebToday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) published a new report showing …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/03/hhs-releases-new-data-showing-over-10-million-people-medicare-received-free-vaccine-presidents-inflation-reduction-act.html

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