health insurance program

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  Mich. Senate votes to extend health claims tax

  By David Eggert  |  May 17, 2013

  Out-of-state carriers are exempt, and that has led to a revenue shortfall.

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  Sebelius: The exchanges really will open Oct. 1

  By Allison Bell  |  April 18, 2013

  She said HHS has only 10 percent of the anticipated implementation funding.

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  Basic health option plans: How they could hurt PPACA exchanges

  By Allison Bell  |  March 6, 2013

  A consulting firm explains the possible risks for Hawaii policymakers.

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  In a switch, GOP governors back expanding Medicaid

  By Thomas Beaumont  |  February 8, 2013

  A growing number of Republican governors are now buying into parts of the system.

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  Florida could face $300 million PPACA mandate penalty

  By Gary Fineout  |  January 17, 2013

  The state has 6,900 part-timers who work more than 30 hours a week and get no benefits.

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  Business CEOs call for raising retirement age

  By Stepehen Ohlemacher  |  January 17, 2013

  The Business Roundtable’s plan would protect those 55 and older from cuts, but younger workers would face significant changes.

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  Adrift

  By Ed McCarthy  |  October 17, 2012

  Everyone sees the reef. Who will steer us away from it?

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  California: Medicaid cheaper, more stable than CHIP

  By Judy Lin, Associated Press  |  October 16, 2012

  Official proposes shifting 860,000 children out of the Healthy Families program.

• Why is the Federal Risk Pool Program so costly?

  By Allison Bell  |  October 4, 2012

  One of the most popular components of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — a special health insurance program for people with health problems — has had trouble providing coverage that sick people can afford in a sustainable way.

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  Why Is the Federal Risk Pool Program So Costly?

  By Allison Bell  |  September 14, 2012

  PCIP loss ratios in two states are 12 times higher than the standard loss ratio.