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Rights & Protections HealthCare.gov

(8 days ago) WebThe health care law offers rights and protections that make coverage more fair and easy to understand. Some rights and protections apply to plans in the Health Insurance Marketplace ® or other individual insurance, some apply to job-based plans, and some …

https://www.healthcare.gov/health-care-law-protections/rights-and-protections/

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Know your rights with insurance CMS

(2 days ago) WebThis page applies to all people in the United States who use most types of private health insurance. The No Surprises Act is a federal law that went into effect on January 1, 2022. The Act protects you from unexpected …

https://www.cms.gov/medical-bill-rights/know-your-rights/using-insurance

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About the ACA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebThe law has 3 primary goals: Make affordable health insurance available to more people. The law provides consumers with subsidies (“premium tax credits”) that lower costs for …

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/index.html

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Compliance Guide: Health Benefits Coverage under Federal Law

(Just Now) WebAs discussed later, States can change some of these Federal rules if the State law is more protective of individuals (i.e., imposes stricter obligations on health insurance issuers). …

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/EBSA/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/publications/compliance-assistance-guide.pdf

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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More Accessible …

(3 days ago) WebNew measures will help consumers compare health insurance plan choices. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/28/hhs-announces-new-policy-make-coverage-more-accessible-affordable-for-millions-americans-in-2023.html

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Health Insurance Rule Changes That Took Effect in 2022 and 2023

(7 days ago) WebFederal regulators finalized health insurance rule changes for 2022 and 2023, including a longer open enrollment period and year-round enrollment for low …

https://www.verywellhealth.com/health-insurance-rule-changes-for-2022-5204383

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What is the Affordable Care Act? HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WebThe “Affordable Care Act” (ACA) is the name for the comprehensive health care reform law (passed in 2010) and its amendments. The law addresses health …

https://www.hhs.gov/answers/health-insurance-reform/what-is-the-affordable-care-act/index.html

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Surprise Medical Bills: New Protections for Consumers Take Effect …

(2 days ago) WebThe CBO estimated the law will lower payments to some providers, resulting in a reduction of private health plan premiums between 0.5% and 1% on average, and – …

https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/fact-sheet/surprise-medical-bills-new-protections-for-consumers-take-effect-in-2022/

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FEHB Handbook - U.S. Office of Personnel Management

(5 days ago) WebThe Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program became effective in 1960. It is the largest employer-sponsored group health insurance program in the world, covering over …

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/fehb-handbook

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Federal Private Health Insurance Market Reforms: Legal …

(2 days ago) WebFederal Private Health Insurance Market Reforms: Legal Framework and Enforcement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2018, over 65% of the U.S. …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46637

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Healthcare - U.S. Office of Personnel Management

(1 days ago) WebThe Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. The FEHB Program can help you and your family meet your health care needs. Federal employees, retirees and their …

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare

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Understanding Mandated Health Insurance Benefits

(3 days ago) WebLaws regarding mandated health insurance benefits—enacted at either the federal or state level— usually fall into one of three categories: A requirement that …

https://www.verywellhealth.com/mandated-health-insurance-benefits-1738931

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Health Plans and Benefits U.S. Department of Labor

(6 days ago) WebEmployee Benefits in the United States, a Bureau of Labor Statistics program, provides information about access and participation in and key provisions of employee benefit …

https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/health-plans

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

(4 days ago) WebHIPAA Security Rule. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/hipaa.html

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Does Your State Require You to Have Health Insurance?

(5 days ago) WebMuch like California and New Jersey, the Rhode Island individual mandate requires all non-exempt residents to have health insurance coverage. Tax penalties are …

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/do-you-have-to-have-health-insurance/

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HHS Kicks Off New Year with New Protections from Surprise …

(8 days ago) WebFor people who have health coverage through an employer, a Health Insurance Marketplace®, or an individual health plan purchased directly from an …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/01/03/hhs-kicks-off-new-year-with-new-protections-from-surprise-medical-bills.html

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Is Health Insurance Mandatory? - Investopedia

(6 days ago) WebHealth insurance coverage is no longer mandatory at the federal level, as of Jan. 1, 2019. Some states still require you to have health insurance coverage to avoid a …

https://www.investopedia.com/is-health-insurance-mandatory-4773106

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The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

(6 days ago) WebMost Federal employees are eligible to enroll; those who are not eligible usually have limited appointments of short duration, or work sporadically only during certain seasons or when …

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/fastfacts/fehb/

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Read the Affordable Care Act, Health Care Law HealthCare.gov

(8 days ago) WebRead the full law. The law has 2 parts: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. Full Text of the Affordable Care Act …

https://www.healthcare.gov/where-can-i-read-the-affordable-care-act/

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New Rule to Help Dreamers Access Affordable Health Insurance

(Just Now) WebThe rule will go into effect in November 2024 and enables DACA recipients to apply for the 2025 marketplace open-enrollment period. The Centers for Medicare and …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2024/biden-administration-releases-new-rule-help-dreamers-access-affordable-health-insurance

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Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities - Federal …

(5 days ago) WebResponse: As commenters noted, OCR discussed the fungibility of funds rationale as one means of support for the interpretation that all of a health insurance …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-08711/nondiscrimination-in-health-programs-and-activities

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50-State Survey of Telehealth Insurance Laws Foley & Lardner LLP

(7 days ago) WebPartner. 813.225.4127. Special Counsel. 813.225.4104. Associate. 813.225.4173. Patients and health care professionals have been quick to adopt …

https://www.foley.com/insights/publications/2024/05/50-state-survey-of-telehealth-insurance-laws/

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Transgender health care must be paid for by state insurance - NPR

(5 days ago) WebA federal appeals court ruled on Monday that state health insurance plans must provide coverage for gender-affirming care in North Carolina and West Virginia.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/29/1247896150/transgender-health-insurance-west-virginia-north-carolina-appeals-court

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Cancellations & Appeals HHS.gov

(1 days ago) WebInternal appeal: If your claim is denied or your health insurance coverage canceled, you have the right to an internal appeal. You may ask your insurance company to conduct a …

https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/cancellations-and-appeals/index.html

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Still need health insurance? HealthCare.gov

(7 days ago) WebFind out if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Still need health insurance? You can enroll in or change plans if you have certain life events or income, or qualify for Medicaid …

https://www.healthcare.gov/

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Law is helping people filing unemployment insurance claims get …

(7 days ago) WebThis program is a commonsense approach that gives laid-off workers a straightforward way to get health insurance. According to the March 2024 data report …

https://www.marylandmatters.org/2024/05/10/law-is-helping-people-filing-unemployment-insurance-claims-get-health-care-coverage/

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Florida no-shade law endangers airport workers, farmworkers

(2 days ago) WebNo shade, no water, no breaks: DeSantis' new law threatens Florida outdoor worker health. NAPLES, Fla. – In South Florida, one of the state's hottest regions, María …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/08/florida-no-shade-law-endangers-airport-workers-outdoor-laborers-farmworkers-gardeners/73611783007/

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Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024

(5 days ago) WebThe Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (WHSOLA Act), implements legislative change from the 2022 Review of Queensland's …

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/work-health-and-safety-and-other-legislation-amendment-act-2024

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Laws & Regulations HHS.gov

(2 days ago) WebFind laws and regulations on civil rights, privacy rights, research, fraud prevention and detection, freedom of information, tribal matters, employment, and more. Complaints & …

https://www.hhs.gov/regulations/index.html

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