Boost for insurance reform

Article Abstract:

The American Academy of Actuaries (AAA) has concluded that health insurance reforms would produce minimal increases in individual heath care insurance premiums. The AAA report, which estimates premium increases at 2% to 5% in many states, is expected to increase the chances that Congress will pass the Kassebaum/Kennedy bill. The legislation would require insurers to sell policies to most individuals requesting coverage, including people in high-risk categories.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Insurance Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Insurance industry, Insurance law

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Much ado about Medicaid: formula dispute threatens block-grant reform; middle-class revolt also feared

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Republicans in Congress have proposed changes in the structure of Medicaid funding that could save $182 billion over a four-year period, but entails such drastic changes that a middle-class backlash could be triggered. States are concerned that the proposed block-grant approach could leave them inadequately prepared to cope with Medicaid costs. Shifting demographics is forcing the issue as the American population ages.

Political aspects, Block grants

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Employer survey predicts growing ranks of uninsured

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The number of uninsured Americans continues to rise, according to am employer survey conducted by the Economic Social Research Institute. Many employers are cutting their contributions to employees' health care as a result of increasing economic pressures. Welfare reforms, such as the new Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, are expected to jeopardize health access for the poor.

Management, Surveys, Welfare recipients, Employee benefits, Insurance

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