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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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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Landmark Rule to …

(5 days ago) WEBIn fact, alongside promoting junk health insurance, the House Republican budget calls to cut $4.5 trillion from the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, which would …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/28/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-landmark-rule-to-protect-americans-from-junk-health-insurance/

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About the ACA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WEBThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, referred to as the Affordable Care Act or “ACA” for short, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. …

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

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Protecting Your Health Insurance Coverage - Centers for …

(6 days ago) WEB16 Protecting Your Health Insurance Coverage. Waiting Period In the individual market, a waiting period is the time between when your application is filed and your coverage …

https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Health-Insurance-Reform/HealthInsReformforConsume/Downloads/protect.pdf

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HHS Kicks Off New Year with New Protections from Surprise

(8 days ago) WEBThe protections, implemented under the No Surprises Act, ban surprise billing in private insurance for most emergency care and many instances of non …

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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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More Accessible …

(3 days ago) WEBThe final rule aims to protect consumers from discriminatory practices related to the coverage of the essential health benefits (EHB) by refining the CMS …

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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Surprise Medical Bills: New Protections for Consumers Take Effect …

(2 days ago) WEBIntroduction. In the closing days of 2020, Congress enacted and the President signed into law the No Surprises Act, providing new federal consumer protections …

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

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See How Health Insurance Coverage Protects You HealthCare.gov

(5 days ago) WEBHealth insurance protects you from unexpected, high medical costs. You pay less for covered in-network health care, even before you meet your deductible. You get free …

https://www.healthcare.gov/why-coverage-is-important/coverage-protects-you/

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No Surprises: Understand your rights against surprise medical bills

(7 days ago) WEBThe No Surprises Act supplements state surprise billing laws; it does not supplant them. The No Surprises Act instead creates a “floor” for consumer protections …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/no-surprises-understand-your-rights-against-surprise-medical-bills

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Compliance Guide: Health Benefits Coverage under Federal Law

(Just Now) WEBthe State law is more protective of individuals (i.e., imposes stricter obligations on health insurance issuers). If the plan provides benefits through an insurance policy or health …

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

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What is Obamacare (Affordable Care Act) Marketplace coverage?

(2 days ago) WEBWhat is Obamacare? “Obamacare” is a commonly used reference to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) legislation enacted in 2010. The ACA’s sweeping reforms included provisions …

https://www.healthinsurance.org/obamacare/

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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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Legal battle over health costs could change workplace benefits

(Just Now) WEBAn emerging legal battle over workplace health insurance could empower employees to fight back against high costs and put new pressure on their employers.. …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/13/health-care-costs-employers-insurance

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About the Public Health Law Program Public Health Law CDC

(5 days ago) WEBFormer CDC Director Jeffrey Koplan established the Public Health Law Program (PHLP) in 2000 after consultations with CDC programs and extramural …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/php/about/index.html

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New Jersey Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association

(Just Now) WEBAbout Us. The New Jersey Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association is a statutory entity created in 1992 (with an effective date of January 1, 1991), when the New Jersey …

https://www.njlifega.org/About

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New Jersey Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association - Welcome

(5 days ago) WEBWelcome. Welcome to the New Jersey Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association (NJLHIGA) Web site. We hope you find this site helpful in providing information …

https://www.njlifega.org/

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North Bergen, New Jersey ACA Health Insurance Plans

(Just Now) WEBIn offering this website, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency is required to comply with all applicable federal laws, including the standards established under 45 C.F.R. § …

https://www.healthmarkets.com/plans/aca-health/new-jersey/north-bergen

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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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The United Nations in South Africa Statement on the signing of …

(7 days ago) WEBPretoria, 15 May 2024 – The United Nations (UN) in South Africa welcomes the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law and considers it as a …

https://southafrica.un.org/en/268758-united-nations-south-africa-statement-signing-south-african-national-health-insurance-bill

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Rate Review & the 80/20 Rule HealthCare.gov

(7 days ago) WEBThe 80/20 rule is sometimes known as Medical Loss Ratio, or MLR. If an insurance company uses 80 cents out of every premium dollar to pay for your medical claims and …

https://www.healthcare.gov/health-care-law-protections/rate-review/

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South Africa's health insurance law set to face legal challenges

(9 days ago) WEBThe government's National Health Insurance Bill would gradually limit the role of private insurance, create a new public fund to provide access for everyone, and set …

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-health-insurance-law-set-face-legal-challenges-2024-05-14/

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In wake of Florida's local protections ban, a - Health News Florida

(5 days ago) WEBAfter Florida lawmakers this year barred local heat protections for workers, a new study cites “strong and robust evidence that excessive heat increases the …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-05-13/in-wake-of-floridas-local-protections-ban-a-study-links-heat-to-injury-rates

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South Africa Election: Ramaphosa Signs Controversial Health Law

(1 days ago) WEBSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a controversial health-insurance bill into law, weeks before his party faces what’s set to be its toughest …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-15/ramaphosa-signs-controversial-health-law-before-pivotal-vote

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Telehealth and shield laws key to abortion care access post-Roe

(2 days ago) WEBNearly one in five women seeking an abortion at the end of 2023 turned to telehealth for treatment, allowing them to circumvent state laws banning the procedure, …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/14/abortion-access-telehealth-shield-laws-roe-v-wade

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Health Insurance Program - NJ Protect

(2 days ago) WEBNJ Protect is a new health insurance option for uninsured New Jerseyans with pre-existing medical conditions. Coverage through NJ Protect will generally cost less than …

https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_insurance/njprotect/index.htm

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A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics …

(5 days ago) WEBCyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed into law a new health bill that aims to overhaul the country’s healthcare system but is set to face legal challenges from …

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/new-south-africa-health-law-aims-deep-inequality-110263002

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South Africa's Ramaphosa to sign health insurance bill into law just

(9 days ago) WEBSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday sign into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, the …

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-ramaphosa-sign-health-insurance-bill-into-law-just-before-election-2024-05-13/

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18 states sue the Biden administration over transgender worker …

(2 days ago) WEBIn the lawsuit, attorneys general from the 18 states argued that the new rules unlawfully force employers to recognize trans workers’ pronouns and permit trans …

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/18-states-sue-biden-administration-transgender-worker-protections-rcna152239

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Florida no-shade law endangers airport workers, farmworkers

(2 days ago) WEB"We comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations, Transportation Safety Administration programs and directives, and applicable federal, …

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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South Africa's president signs major health bill just before election

(5 days ago) WEBThe National Health Insurance (NHI) Act takes aim at a two-tier health system, in which a publicly funded sector that serves 84% of the population is …

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-president-approves-major-health-reform-law-2024-05-15/

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Your Rights Under HIPAA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WEBHealth Plans, including health insurance companies, HMOs, company health plans, and certain government programs that pay for health care, such as …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

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California DA Says USAA, Progressive Scheme Cheats Insureds on …

(6 days ago) WEBSan Antonio-based United Services Automobile Association is among a group of defendants in a California civil consumer protection lawsuit alleging a scheme to …

https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2024/05/15/district-attorney-alleges-usaa-progressive-cheat-insureds-on-auto-claims/

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Community ordinances clash with Michigan drug harm reduction …

(7 days ago) WEBMeanwhile, in 2017, opiod addiction alone cost the United States $1 trillion in health care, treatment, incarceration, lost productivity and reduced quality of life, …

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/05/13/michigan-drug-harm-reduction-local-ordinances/73277831007/

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The Possible Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System

(6 days ago) WEBAcross the United States, more frequent extreme weather is starting to cause the home insurance market to buckle, even for those who have paid their …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/podcasts/the-daily/climate-insurance.html

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Cracking Down on Frivolous Cancellations HealthCare.gov

(9 days ago) WEBCracking down on frivolous cancellations. Insurance companies can't cancel your coverage just because you made a mistake on your insurance application. In the past, if your …

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

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Small Business and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) HealthCare.gov

(2 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act (sometimes called the health care law, or ACA) established the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) for small employers (generally those …

https://www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/learn-more/how-aca-affects-businesses/

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