Health Reform & Seniors (04/08/2010 Web chat)

How does the health insurance reform legislation affect seniors? Sr Officials highlight some of the immediate benefits of health reform for America’s seniors before answering questions from the public. * HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius * Kathy Grennee, Assistant Secretary for Aging * Marilyn Tavenner, Principal Deputy Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) More info at www.HealthReform.gov We allow comments according to our comment policy newmedia.hhs.gov US Department of Health& Human Services www.hhs.gov
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www.ourbenefitsolution.com, individual mandate, healthcare reform, PPACA, Obamacare

It’s time for another health care reform minute. Starting in January of 2014. obamacare requires all us citizens to purchase and maintain health insurance. This can come from employer provided coverage, medicaid or medicare if eligible, a private or public exchange or the commercial market.For anyone who chooses not to purchase health insurance, the health care reform mandate spells out penalties. In 2014, the penalty is 1% of family income or 5, whichever is greater. In 2015, the penalty is 2% of family income or 5, whichever is greater. In 2016 and beyond, the penalty is 2.5% or 85, whichever is greater and will be adjusted up every year after that. For comparison, the Congressional budget office estimates that health insurance premiums will be 00-00 per person per year. For an expert analysis of how health care reform effects you, your family and your business, contact Our Benefit Solution at 1-888-812-6619. This has been another health care reform minute, thanks for watching.
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Partisanship Guides Americans' Attitudes on Health-Care Reform Law: Poll

Partisanship Guides Americans' Attitudes on Health-Care Reform Law: Poll
THURSDAY, Oct. 25 (HealthDay News) — Two years after it was signed into law, Americans' views on the Affordable Care Act continue to track along party lines, even among those who say they've personally been affected by the controversial health-reform …
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Cigna Wins 2012 Health Insurance Award in UK
“The award also acknowledges Cigna's commitment to both the international and domestic health care markets, inspiring us to continue to improve and build our service proposition to meet our customers' health care needs worldwide.” Cigna (NYSE:CI) is …
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Pearl Jam guitarist asks voters to back health care law
2012 – Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready may seem like an odd poster-child for President Obama's health care law. But the musician, 46, has Crohn's disease, an incurable gastrointestinal disorder. He says he was denied health insurance coverage twice …
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Independents thrilled with neither Obama, Romney health reform plans

Independents thrilled with neither Obama, Romney health reform plans
(CNN) — Independent voters largely disapprove of or are indifferent to the plans for the US health care system of President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney, according to a new poll.
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Polls: Public Division Remains Over Health Care Law
Despite the Supreme Court's decision last week to uphold much of the law, Americans still remain fairly split on the legislation.
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Was I hired to stand in the way of health care reform?

Was I hired to stand in the way of health care reform?

Hi, I’m Andy and I did all the damage I could being a spokesjerk for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Now it’s time to move on to the next hugely irresponsible, profit-driven monopoly. Tell me where I should work next: facebook.com NOTE: You must be logged in to Facebook and be a fan of the Sick for Profit Page in order to leave a message telling us where Andy should work next. Thanks!
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www.regencyhealth.co.uk Award-winning health insurance adviser Brian Walters offers some tips for consumers looking to buy private medical insurance (UK market only). This video is for information purposes only and should not be construed as advice. Private medical insurance is a complex product that is best purchased with individualised advice.
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