Healthcare Reform Update
On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the Senate approved healthcare reform measure that was passed in the House on Sunday, March 21st, 2010. The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 was signed into law by the President on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.
This section provides updated information regarding what healthcare reform will mean to consumers and businesses.
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1. Kaiser-HRET; PPACA is here
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 is starting to have noticeable effects on group health coverage, researchers say…Click here to read more.
2. 2012 Segal Health Plan Cost Trend Survey
- For 2012, medical and prescription drug plan cost trend rates are projected to decline from 2011 levels, according to forecasts compiled in the 2012 Segal Health Plan Cost Trend Survey. The survey examines trends for active participants and retirees.
3. Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Reform
- This PDF document provides the answers to some frequently asked questions about healthcare reform and what it means to consumers. Click here to read...
4. Section-by-Section Analysis with Changes Made by Title X and
Reconciliation included within Titles I -IX
- Some parts of Title X (the Managers’ Amendment) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act (Reconciliation Act) made changes to provisions in Titles I -IX of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This PDF document is a section-by-section analysis that includes a description of those provisions within the description of the section that was amended. Provisions of Title X and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act that did not make changes to Titles X IX are described separately at the end of the document. Click here to read...
5. Healthcare Reform Implementation Timeline
- This PDF describes the implementation timeline reflecting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. Click here to read...
6. Healthcare Reform Presentation
- This PDF is a presentation on healthcare reform including key provisions and effective dates, Maryland Health Insurance Exchange information, and Maryland General Assembly House and Senate Bills. Click here to read...
Disclaimer: This website information is intended only to be a discussion of the laws and issues of Healthcare Reform. It is not intended to be a comprehensive analysis of each and every aspect of such provisions. Because of the generality of the information, and because interpretive guidance is still developing regarding the laws discussed herein, the information contained on this website may not be applicable in all stiuations and may not, after the date of the posting of this information, even reflect the most current authority. For these reasons, nothing contain in this website should be relied or acted upon without the benefit of leagal advice based upon the particular circumstances presented and nothing herein should be construed as an admission.
