Around the country news of the health-care law and how that will impact each of us has been on everyone’s minds. The Wall Street Journal reported that consumers should start investigating the health law’s insurance exchange options.
Getting prepared is key according to the The Wall Street Journal who reported the biggest part of the health-care law—online exchanges that offer insurance to individuals—kicks in next year. Beginning this October, states will start selling those health-care plans, which adhere to a new set of standards. You can start investigating options ahead of the rollout. This summer is prime time to educate yourself about your options, say health-insurance experts.
Other sources and outlets from around the nation have been providing health law implementation news from sources in D.C., California and Massachusetts. Oregon providers will be sharing their opinions and exclusive news interviews will be available at OregonHealthNews.org
The Washington Post: D.C. offers A Peek At The Health Insurance Prices Proposed For New Exchange. In the first glimpse of what District residents and small business owners can expect to pay for health-care coverage under Obamacare, officials released a snapshot of the proposed plans from four major insurance companies. … officials say a preliminary look reveals a large range of options at prices consistent with current rates.
Los Angeles Times: Town Hall Explains Healthcare Reform To Los Angeles Residents. Hundreds of L.A. County residents attended a town hall meeting at Cal State L.A. this past Friday afternoon to learn about the state’s new insurance exchange, which will begin enrolling people this fall. Peter Lee, executive director of the health exchange called Covered California, explained what health plans were participating, what benefits were covered and how the enrollment would occur before taking dozens of questions from audience members Boston
Boston Globe: State May Fill Gap In Federal Health Care Coverage A congressional mistake that could cause nearly 4 million people to be ineligible for federal subsidies in President Obama’s health care law has prompted Massachusetts officials to launch a new effort to try to close the gap. Under what has become known as a “glitch” in Obama’s health plan, eligibility for insurance subsidies will be based on how much it costs workers who buy an individual plan, not the far more expensive family plan. … Governor Deval Patrick’s administration has proposed a pilot program to allow workers at small businesses who cannot afford family coverage under their employer-sponsored health plans to qualify for subsidies.
Source: Kaiser Health News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Oregon Health News @ OregonHealthNews.org