Affordable Care Act creates niche for Rauser Agency:
"Making lemonade out of lemons"-- Yes we knew the ACA was transformed in Congress into an insurance company bailout plan. Sure hope at least some are helped and that this becomes a major stepping stone toward Single Payer - Medicare for All.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
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Sunday, December 15, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
WI Help with Health Exhange
Wis enroll!
They have set up a call center available Mon-Fri 7am-7pm to sign people up for healthcare, give them a call - 855 848 9587 - when using HealthCare.gov
They have set up a call center available Mon-Fri 7am-7pm to sign people up for healthcare, give them a call - 855 848 9587 - when using HealthCare.gov
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Friday, December 6, 2013
US Health Reform Keeps Insurance Companies in the Mix, No Matter the Cost
US Health Reform Keeps Insurance Companies in the Mix, No Matter the Cost
Excerpt: "...the implementation problems aren't revealing problems with the idea of social insurance; they're revealing the price we pay for insisting on keeping insurance companies in the mix, when they serve little useful purpose."
Excerpt: "...the implementation problems aren't revealing problems with the idea of social insurance; they're revealing the price we pay for insisting on keeping insurance companies in the mix, when they serve little useful purpose."
Thursday, December 5, 2013
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Monday, October 28, 2013
McClellan: More confusion about health insurance : News
McClellan: More confusion about health insurance : News:
Another good argument for single payer.
Another good argument for single payer.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
As health marketplaces open, Vt. eyes bigger goal - Wire Business News - The Sacramento Bee
As health marketplaces open, Vt. eyes bigger goal - Wire Business News - The Sacramento Bee:
A good example of keeping our eye on the target.....
A good example of keeping our eye on the target.....
Friday, October 25, 2013
Ruth: Let's Make Sarah Palin's Conspiracy Theory Come True | The Progressive
Ruth: Let's Make Sarah Palin's Conspiracy Theory Come True | The Progressive:
Check out the video and the argument for single payer.
Check out the video and the argument for single payer.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Is Obamacare really to blame for cuts at the Cleveland Clinic and other hospitals? | cleveland.com
Is Obamacare really to blame for cuts at the Cleveland Clinic and other hospitals? | cleveland.com
A long but good overview of how Federal actions (most of which are NOT the ACA) are affecting hospitals in states like Wisconsin who refused to take the Federal Medicaid money.
A long but good overview of how Federal actions (most of which are NOT the ACA) are affecting hospitals in states like Wisconsin who refused to take the Federal Medicaid money.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Jon Stewart Grills Kathleen Sebelius On Obamacare Issues, Makes Strong Case For Single-Payer
And, if that site doesn't work, try this one:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-october-7-2013/kathleen-sebelius-pt--1
Friday, October 11, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Bill Moyers Essay: On the Sabotage of Democracy from BillMoyers.com on Vimeo
Bill Moyers Essay: On the Sabotage of Democracy from BillMoyers.com on Vimeo:
Well worth a few minutes to watch this.
Well worth a few minutes to watch this.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Aided by Obamacare, private health exchange ready for growth | Star Tribune
Aided by Obamacare, private health exchange ready for growth | Star Tribune:
For profit corporations will always find ways to make money, won't they?
'via Blog this'
For profit corporations will always find ways to make money, won't they?
'via Blog this'
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
Darin Von Ruden: Beyond crazy
Darin Von Ruden: Beyond crazy
WI Farmers Union is supporting use of the ACA.
WI Farmers Union is supporting use of the ACA.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
20 questions about Obamacare ... with so many more to come - m.JSOnline.com
Some useful info on the Affordable Care Act
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
Koch brothers push boundaries of decency, creepiness - The Maddow Blog
Koch brothers push boundaries of decency, creepiness - The Maddow Blog:
This shows just how far the extreme right wing will go to fight health care reform. Hope they get this out of their systems before we really do implement a single payer system.
This shows just how far the extreme right wing will go to fight health care reform. Hope they get this out of their systems before we really do implement a single payer system.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
I like this and he does a good job. But, he misses some major points. Examples: We need to separate coverage from your job, we need to remove the middle man (insurance companies), we need to stop the insurance, drug companies and other for profit medical corporations from lobbying and funneling money to elected officials and we need to face how much of our money is going to cover administrative cost (and here I don't mean just the insurance company skimming so much off the top) in doc offices and hospitals just to deal with all the different 3rd party billing system. Hospitals need to all be non-profit and they need to be reimbursed based on a budget, not line item billings. What the hospital offers needs to be determined via real needs in that community and not based on the profit driven competition.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Health care: A roadblock to entrepreneurial ambition | Star Tribune
Health care: A roadblock to entrepreneurial ambition | Star Tribune:
Another argument for divorcing health coverage from the job.
Another argument for divorcing health coverage from the job.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Kaiser Subsidy Calculator
Click here for the tool.
http://kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/
"This tool illustrates health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges (or “Marketplaces”) created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Beginning in October 2013, middle-income people under age 65, who are not eligible for coverage through their employer, Medicaid, or Medicare, can apply for tax credit subsidies available through state-based exchanges."
Monday, August 26, 2013
Our view: Provide help, don’t play politics
Our view: Provide help, don’t play politics:
"Walker turned down $38 million in federal funding to help start an exchange and instead deferred to the federal government — by default — to run Wisconsin’s health insurance exchange. Then Walker announced in February that he would reject $12 billion in federal money over 10 years to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, instead coming up with a plan that tightened income restrictions for BadgerCare and pushing 225,000 into the exchange."
"Walker turned down $38 million in federal funding to help start an exchange and instead deferred to the federal government — by default — to run Wisconsin’s health insurance exchange. Then Walker announced in February that he would reject $12 billion in federal money over 10 years to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, instead coming up with a plan that tightened income restrictions for BadgerCare and pushing 225,000 into the exchange."
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
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Saturday, August 17, 2013
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Universal health care: Americans are grossly misinformed - Davenport Health News | Examiner.com
Universal health care: Americans are grossly misinformed - Davenport Health News | Examiner.com:
"If you ask Americans why their health care prices are so expensive compared to the rest of the world, they will proudly announce that it’s because health care in the United states is the best in the world. But that’s far from the truth."
"If you ask Americans why their health care prices are so expensive compared to the rest of the world, they will proudly announce that it’s because health care in the United states is the best in the world. But that’s far from the truth."
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Medical device gives heart patients a daily link to caregivers | Minnesota Public Radio News
Medical device gives heart patients a daily link to caregivers | Minnesota Public Radio News:
"Armed with information, patients can alert doctors to potential problems early and prevent complications."
"Armed with information, patients can alert doctors to potential problems early and prevent complications."
Friday, August 2, 2013
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Governor Walker loses third court battle this month | CBS 58 | Local News
Governor Walker loses third court battle this month | CBS 58 | Local News:
"Governor Scott Walker has lost his third battle in court this month when the federal judge ruled that the lawsuit that was filed against his administration for denying health care to Wisconsin residents should move forward.
"Governor Scott Walker has lost his third battle in court this month when the federal judge ruled that the lawsuit that was filed against his administration for denying health care to Wisconsin residents should move forward.
Last year two Milwaukee County women with serious health problems sued the state after Walker’s health department refused to lift an enrollment cap on the BadgerCare Plus Core health plan, even though there was room available to serve more people."
Friday, July 19, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Men tend to put off health care when it costs more, U study says | StarTribune.com
Men tend to put off health care when it costs more, U study says | StarTribune.com:
ER visits have always been an issue concerning the high cost of medical care. We all know that if you don't have coverage, this is where you have to go and that the hospital must serve you in the ER. They can go after you for the bill but most who don't have coverage also don't have anything the bill collectors can take away. We all pay for that via our own insurance premiums, taxes and the higher hospital unit bill costs inflated to cover the losses. This article got me thinking. Many folks without insurance also have jobs that don't pay much, don't have benefits and don't give paid time off for sick leave. The outpatient clinics are seldom available nights and weekends when those folks are not working. They can't afford to lose pay so they went to the ER for care. Now, with very high deductibles, even those with insurance are not only skipping going to the doc but they skip the ER as well for fear of the debt collectors taking what little they have been able to put into a house, a car, etc. Seems logical to me.
ER visits have always been an issue concerning the high cost of medical care. We all know that if you don't have coverage, this is where you have to go and that the hospital must serve you in the ER. They can go after you for the bill but most who don't have coverage also don't have anything the bill collectors can take away. We all pay for that via our own insurance premiums, taxes and the higher hospital unit bill costs inflated to cover the losses. This article got me thinking. Many folks without insurance also have jobs that don't pay much, don't have benefits and don't give paid time off for sick leave. The outpatient clinics are seldom available nights and weekends when those folks are not working. They can't afford to lose pay so they went to the ER for care. Now, with very high deductibles, even those with insurance are not only skipping going to the doc but they skip the ER as well for fear of the debt collectors taking what little they have been able to put into a house, a car, etc. Seems logical to me.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Slowdown in health care costs should continue, report says - TwinCities.com
Slowdown in health care costs should continue, report says - TwinCities.com:
"The report comes with a caveat that might sound counterintuitive: Self-employed people and others who buy coverage individually could well see a premium increase in 2014."
"The report comes with a caveat that might sound counterintuitive: Self-employed people and others who buy coverage individually could well see a premium increase in 2014."
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Medicaid Plan: Do Lawmakers Really Know All the Details? « Kathleen Vinehout
Medicaid Plan: Do Lawmakers Really Know All the Details? « Kathleen Vinehout:
Update and explanation on what's happening in WI for the Affordable Care Act.
Update and explanation on what's happening in WI for the Affordable Care Act.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Unreasonable assumptions may threaten Medicaid plan - m.JSOnline.com
Unreasonable assumptions may threaten Medicaid plan - m.JSOnline.com
Walker's plan to cut many from access to health care via BadgerCare.
Walker's plan to cut many from access to health care via BadgerCare.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Unexpected Health Insurance Rate Shock-California Obamacare Insurance Exchange Announces Premium Rates - Forbes
Unexpected Health Insurance Rate Shock-California Obamacare Insurance Exchange Announces Premium Rates - Forbes:
A refreshing lefty perspective on how ACA is working so far.
A refreshing lefty perspective on how ACA is working so far.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tricare extends changes to UnitedHealthcare military plan | StarTribune.com
Tricare extends changes to UnitedHealthcare military plan | StarTribune.com:
$21.5 Billion to deny care/referrals.........That's what for profit MCOs do. Maximizing their profits and their high administrative salaries is what they focus on and they don't care about delays and refusals of care -- even for Veterans.
$21.5 Billion to deny care/referrals.........That's what for profit MCOs do. Maximizing their profits and their high administrative salaries is what they focus on and they don't care about delays and refusals of care -- even for Veterans.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
In a year, Hennepin Health improves care for poor, keeps costs down | StarTribune.com
In a year, Hennepin Health improves care for poor, keeps costs down | StarTribune.com:
Our great country doesn't do too well in health statistic comparisons with other developed countries. The major reason, (IMHO), is our two tiered system for how care is given and how it is paid for. We discriminate because of poor payment rates, because of poor profit margins for insurers and (far too much) because we still have so many of us who believe that using any of my money to help out those malingering bastards is just wrong. Here's an example of how my tax money can be used to better serve the sickest of the poorest to get better results. We really need a system that pays the same and gives equal access to all. Until we change our prejudicial beliefs about the poor and until we can create a fair single payer system, this kind of model can help raise the bar for our most needy neighbors.
Our great country doesn't do too well in health statistic comparisons with other developed countries. The major reason, (IMHO), is our two tiered system for how care is given and how it is paid for. We discriminate because of poor payment rates, because of poor profit margins for insurers and (far too much) because we still have so many of us who believe that using any of my money to help out those malingering bastards is just wrong. Here's an example of how my tax money can be used to better serve the sickest of the poorest to get better results. We really need a system that pays the same and gives equal access to all. Until we change our prejudicial beliefs about the poor and until we can create a fair single payer system, this kind of model can help raise the bar for our most needy neighbors.
Friday, May 17, 2013
3 Emerging Benefits of the Minnesota Health Exchange That Don’t Get Talked About | StarTribune.com
3 Emerging Benefits of the Minnesota Health Exchange That Don’t Get Talked About | StarTribune.com:
Hopefulness about Minnesota's Exchange. My favorite quote: "make things better instead of waddling in complexity and hyperpartisanship"
Hopefulness about Minnesota's Exchange. My favorite quote: "make things better instead of waddling in complexity and hyperpartisanship"
Friday, May 10, 2013
Electronic Medical Records - AMA having trouble
AMA rips EMRs
Statement by Kip Sullivan:
Like the news on the ACA, the news regarding electronic medical records
keeps getting worse. Now the American Medical Association has, at long last,
ripped into EMR theology.
The AMA’s chairman, Dr. Steven Stack, gave testimony on May 3 at a hearing
on “meaningful use” of EMRs. Stack inexplicably genuflected to EMR theology, but
then ripped into EMRs. I have pasted in excerpts below. Note phrases like “pure
torment,” “time-wasting,” and “infuriatingly difficult,” etc.
My only question for Stack and the AMA is, Where the hell have you been for
the last two decades? (see this wonderful comment at Health Care Renewal http://hcrenewal.blogspot.com/
The EMR project is US faith-based health policy at its worst – say any damn
thing you want, with or without evidence, especially if it makes some big
insurance companies or computer corporations rich, pass it into law, and then
either ignore the outcome or shoot the messenger.
Kip
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Health Care Not Warfare
Health Care Not Warfare says: We have never given up on single-payer health care, enhanced Medicare for All. That's why we're backing Representative John Conyers bill H.R. 676, that would establish a non-profit, universal, single-payer health care program, an improved "Medicare for All" act.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Pentagon pushes UnitedHealth on Tricare delays | StarTribune.com
Pentagon pushes UnitedHealth on Tricare delays | StarTribune.com:
Get United Health out of vets health care. As a stepping stone for single payer why not combine Medicare and Veteran's (non-vet system clinics and hospitals) coverage into one system, ad in all Fed employees and elected officials, and do it the Medicare for All way without paying an arm and a leg to multi-million salaries at places like United Health.
Get United Health out of vets health care. As a stepping stone for single payer why not combine Medicare and Veteran's (non-vet system clinics and hospitals) coverage into one system, ad in all Fed employees and elected officials, and do it the Medicare for All way without paying an arm and a leg to multi-million salaries at places like United Health.
Many part-timers to lose pay amid health act's new math | StarTribune.com
Many part-timers to lose pay amid health act's new math | StarTribune.com:
I still think we need to separate coverage from what job you have. This is just another example of why.
I still think we need to separate coverage from what job you have. This is just another example of why.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
UnitedHealth braces for Affordable Care Act changes | StarTribune.com
UnitedHealth braces for Affordable Care Act changes | StarTribune.com:
So sad to see a multi-millionaire bracing for something that might reduce his income by a few bucks. Too bad articles like this don't dig into how profit and high salaries force our health care system to be treated like a commodity. They also don't mention how Medicare Advantage costs more than plain supplements because it was set up to funnel extra Medicare dollars to the managed care companies but without accountability or increased value for the consumer.
So sad to see a multi-millionaire bracing for something that might reduce his income by a few bucks. Too bad articles like this don't dig into how profit and high salaries force our health care system to be treated like a commodity. They also don't mention how Medicare Advantage costs more than plain supplements because it was set up to funnel extra Medicare dollars to the managed care companies but without accountability or increased value for the consumer.
Monday, April 15, 2013
LSL Health Care March 2013 with logo.pdf - Google Drive
LSL Health Care March 2013 with logo.pdf - Google Drive:
Progress Toward a People-Centered Health Care System
From the Land Stewardship Project
http://bit.ly/ZVMZDG
Progress Toward a People-Centered Health Care System
From the Land Stewardship Project
http://bit.ly/ZVMZDG
Wisconsin to pay $6.3 million more annually for LogistiCare replacement
Wisconsin to pay $6.3 million more annually for LogistiCare replacement:
Privatization often does not save money.
Privatization often does not save money.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Ethan Rome: Big Pharma Pockets $711 Billion in Profits by Robbing Seniors, Taxpayers
Ethan Rome: Big Pharma Pockets $711 Billion in Profits by Robbing Seniors, Taxpayers
"...new research today that shows big pharmaceutical companies are making billions of dollars by systematically overcharging taxpayers and seniors for drugs that they sell for a fraction of the cost in other countries.."
"...new research today that shows big pharmaceutical companies are making billions of dollars by systematically overcharging taxpayers and seniors for drugs that they sell for a fraction of the cost in other countries.."
Monday, April 8, 2013
Minnesota health exchange will have options for business | StarTribune.com
Minnesota health exchange will have options for business | StarTribune.com:
Too bad Wisconsin has chosen to sit back and do nothing. Be interesting to compare MN and WI as this gets put into play.
Too bad Wisconsin has chosen to sit back and do nothing. Be interesting to compare MN and WI as this gets put into play.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Suit against UnitedHealth tests mental health coverage rules | StarTribune.com
Suit against UnitedHealth tests mental health coverage rules | StarTribune.com:
Mental Health coverage is a very big deal!
Mental Health coverage is a very big deal!
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Safety net clinics try a high-tech new model | StarTribune.com
Safety net clinics try a high-tech new model | StarTribune.com:
Assuming Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) will be a given for a few years, I sure hope this experiment is watched closely and evaluated well. Given their history and purpose I assume they will not be as likely to fall prey to the negative impacts on practice inherent in the ACO model -- think managed care and HMOs. Their group of patients is the one usually hurt the most in traditional managed care practices -- poor, sick folks suck up all the money in a capitated system so the motivation is to under serve them. A good evaluation will keep a close eye on how this works, especially on whether they have to turn to private donors to keep the doors open.
Assuming Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) will be a given for a few years, I sure hope this experiment is watched closely and evaluated well. Given their history and purpose I assume they will not be as likely to fall prey to the negative impacts on practice inherent in the ACO model -- think managed care and HMOs. Their group of patients is the one usually hurt the most in traditional managed care practices -- poor, sick folks suck up all the money in a capitated system so the motivation is to under serve them. A good evaluation will keep a close eye on how this works, especially on whether they have to turn to private donors to keep the doors open.
Friday, April 5, 2013
UnitedHealth ordered to pay $24 million for doctor's negligence | StarTribune.com
UnitedHealth ordered to pay $24 million for doctor's negligence | StarTribune.com:
“They put profit before patient safety.”
“They put profit before patient safety.”
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Fixing the dated U.S. health care system | StarTribune.com
Fixing the dated U.S. health care system | StarTribune.com:
This column doesn't really give us direction but it does focus on some key issues. One, of course, is how much we in the U.S. spend compared to outcomes as compared to all other industrialized countries. But, I want to highlight the point made in his first paragraph: Insurance started during WWII as an employer connected benefit. That experiment failed, hurts us patients, hurts the businesses and needs to be changed. We need to divorce health insurance (AKA access to health care) from a job.
This column doesn't really give us direction but it does focus on some key issues. One, of course, is how much we in the U.S. spend compared to outcomes as compared to all other industrialized countries. But, I want to highlight the point made in his first paragraph: Insurance started during WWII as an employer connected benefit. That experiment failed, hurts us patients, hurts the businesses and needs to be changed. We need to divorce health insurance (AKA access to health care) from a job.
Friday, March 29, 2013
State paid $207M too much for health care Med plans'profits too healthy, report says | StarTribune.com
State paid $207M too much for health care Med plans'profits too healthy, report says | StarTribune.com:
"The Segal Group said the state should have been collecting its own financial information to set rates, not relying on the plans’ self-reported summaries.
"The Segal Group said the state should have been collecting its own financial information to set rates, not relying on the plans’ self-reported summaries.
Administrative costs did not seem to be put under “any critical or diligent review,” according to the report. Auditors also found problems with the analysis of historical data that led to “systematic overstatement” of cost trends."
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Keeping the “best care” option out of the health spending equation | Remapping Debate
Keeping the “best care” option out of the health spending equation | Remapping Debate
Quote from Kip Sullivan:
"Man oh man, what a fantastic article this is! Thank you for sending it to us, Craig. I have never heard of the author or the organization (Remapping Debate), but it is essential reading. With excellent research and reasoning it decimates the two most fundamental premises underlying managed care theology and the ACA, to wit:
Quote from Kip Sullivan:
"Man oh man, what a fantastic article this is! Thank you for sending it to us, Craig. I have never heard of the author or the organization (Remapping Debate), but it is essential reading. With excellent research and reasoning it decimates the two most fundamental premises underlying managed care theology and the ACA, to wit:
- overuse is the cause of our health care crisis and
- by cutting overuse, we can “save money and not harm a hair on a patient’s head” to quote Don Berwick, Obama’s CMS director until recently."
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Managed care needs a better watchdog | StarTribune.com
Managed care needs a better watchdog | StarTribune.com:
Thank you Kip for writing this and thank you Trib for printing it. We also need to remember how the HMOs have been making a fortune off of how they treat the docs and, more so, off of how they shift cost to the patient and restrict access to care.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
UnitedHealth says Medicare can save big without big cuts | StarTribune.com
UnitedHealth says Medicare can save big without big cuts | StarTribune.com:
I posted this for a few reasons: The pic of Hemsley mainly, the two positions United Health seems to be taking and what I see as the think tank's ideas actually just being ways to make sure the company increases business while the patient gets screwed.
I posted this for a few reasons: The pic of Hemsley mainly, the two positions United Health seems to be taking and what I see as the think tank's ideas actually just being ways to make sure the company increases business while the patient gets screwed.Sunday, January 6, 2013
5 Health Care Reform Changes Coming In 2013 | Bankrate.com
5 Health Care Reform Changes Coming In 2013 | Bankrate.com:
Another list of five ways changes will be made by the ACA.
Another list of five ways changes will be made by the ACA.
Despite New Health Law, Some See Sharp Rise in Premiums - NYTimes.com
Despite New Health Law, Some See Sharp Rise in Premiums - NYTimes.com:
This is affecting individuals and small business and is way too variable among states.
This is affecting individuals and small business and is way too variable among states.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Employers Must Offer Family Health Care, Affordable or Not, Administration Says - NYTimes.com
Employers Must Offer Family Health Care, Affordable or Not, Administration Says - NYTimes.com:
Some new info. and some questions:
Some new info. and some questions:
"The
new rules, to be published in the Federal Register, create a strong
incentive for employers to put money into insurance for their
employees rather than dependents. It is unclear whether the spouse
and children of an employee will be able to obtain federal subsidies
to help them buy coverage — separate from the employee — through
insurance exchanges being established in every state. The
administration explicitly reserved judgment on that question, which
could affect millions of people in families with low and moderate
incomes."
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