Indiana Insurance Commissioner Seek Waiver
The Indianapolis insurance Commissioner is asking for a waiver of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) 80 percent minimum medical loss ratio (MLR). The commissioner states that 10% of the health insurance companies have left Indianapolis. If the waiver is granted that would encourage companies to stay in the individual health market. The commission […]
Pressure on McKinsey Study
The Hill Chairman Max Baucus is not happy about the Mickinsey study that state 30% of employers will drop their group health plans after 2014. Chairman Baucus has order a full disclosure on the methodology of the study. It will be interesting to see what methodology was used. Being a health insurance broker with extensive […]
Individual Health Plan Through Group
IHIE I posted a snap shot of an option for the future of group health insurance could be through Health Insurance Exchange. As, I learn more about this option of individual plans it could turn out be a strategy for companies in the future.
Indiana Vaccinations for Insured Children
IndyStar.com publish a story on children with insurance will not be able to get vaccinations for the Indianapolis department of health. From a coverage standpoint, all health insurance plans have to cover vaccinations at no cost to the insured. So should your child need $600 worth of immunizations it will cost you nothing. This was one […]
IRS Announces 2012 Key Amounts for Health Savings Accounts
The Internal Revenue Service has announced changes to the 2012 key amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs). HSA contribution limits and HDHP out-of-pocket maximums will increase, while the HDHP minimum required deductibles will remain the same as 2011. 2012 Key Amounts HSA Contribution Limit – Individual $3,100 HSA Contribution […]
Future of Employer Health Plans
National Journal reported on the McKinsey and Co. study on how 30% of employer could drop group health benefits in 2014. The study predicts that employers that understand some of th health insurance law could find savings in dropping coverage. This all depends on how the each state sets up the exchange plan. When you look […]
HHS Announces Lower Premiums For PCIP Program
Washington Post Reported a large decrease in the PCIP health insurance program. HHS has funded the program with $5 billion dollars so that they can reduce premiums. IBJ Reported that so far only 18,000 people have enrolled into the plan. HHS was expecting 375,000. The reality is the premiums for any high risk pool are high. […]
Accountable Care Organizations
Accountable care organization “refers to a group of providers and suppliers of services (e.g., hospitals, physicians, and others involved in patient care) that will work together to coordinate care for the patients they serve with Original Medicare (that is, those who are not in a Medicare Advantage private plan). The goal of an ACO is to […]
$6.8 Million Awarded To Indiana
IHIE Indianapolis has been awarded $6.8 Million from the Federal Government to Implement the key provision of the Affordable Health Care Act- Health Insurance Exchange. And received a $1 million grant to look into setting up a state based exchange. So the $6.8 million must be an indicator that the DOI is going to move forward […]
Appeals Court Hears Argument In Health Reform Challenges
The 4th circuit court of appeal heard oral arguments on the health care reform laws. It has been reported that the Judges were leaning to uphold the law. The challengers, the state of Virginia and Liberty University, have argued the decision to forgo insurance is not an economic activity that traditionally falls under Congress’ power […]
