State Health Insurance Exchanges

Conn. Budget Moves Medicaid Money, Cuts Some Hospital Funding

Tuesday, 04 June 2013 08:29

Connecticut lawmakers approved a budget Monday that moves about $6 billion in federal Medicaid dollars out of the budget. The budget also cuts some hospital funding.

The Wall Street Journal: Connecticut Legislature Approves $37.6 Billion Budget For State
Connecticut's state Legislature gave final approval Monday to a two-year $37.6 billion budget...

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D.C. Officials, CareFirst Clash Over Insurance Offerings

Tuesday, 04 June 2013 08:28

The Washington Post reports that D.C. officials have criticized the insurer for cutting the number of small business plans it will offer in the city's online insurance marketplace. Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports the city council is considering a measure that would require all individual and small business plans to be sold through that...

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Medicaid Expansion A Good Deal For States, Study Finds

Tuesday, 04 June 2013 08:27

The RAND Corp. study looks at 14 states refusing to expand the federal-state program for the poor under the health law and concludes their share of the costs would be lower than providing uncompensated care to uninsured residents.

The Hill: Study: Medicaid Expansion A Good Deal For States
States would save money by accepting the Medicaid expansion...

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Calif. Insurers Owe Millions In Rebates To Small Businesses

Tuesday, 04 June 2013 08:27

The Los Angeles Times reports that Blue Shield of California and Anthem Blue Cross owe small business customers more than $35 million in rebates as a result of the health law's requirements. Meanwhile, Wellpoint announces it will improve its customer Web apps to avoid losing market share as millions shop for new coverage later this year.

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Navigator Headlines: June 4, 2013

Tuesday, 04 June 2013 06:26

Today's headlines include a report about what the Democrats' health law strategy might be as the 2014 mid-term elections approach.

Kaiser Health News: Insuring Your Health: 'Will My Family Be Eligible For Subsidized Coverage?'
Kaiser Health News consumer columnist Michelle Andrews responds to reader questions about coverage subsidies for...

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