Author: Margot Thistle
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Administration releases the proposed rule on association health plans
On January 4, the administration released the anticipated proposed rule broadening the ERISA definition of “employer” and expanding the options for small… READ MORE
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Impact of recent federal policy changes on open enrollment
Open Enrollment Period (OEP) The fifth open enrollment period (OEP 5) kicked off on November 1, 2017, with a shortened… READ MORE
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Insights from the annual National Academy for State Health Policy (#NASHPCONF17)
PCG subject matter experts were in Portland, Oregon last week at the 30th annual #NASHPCONF17. With a focus on guiding… READ MORE
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Balance billing – a new report on recent efforts by state
PCG subject matter experts recently completed a survey report entitled “Balance Billing: Report of Recent Efforts to Protect Consumers.” The… READ MORE
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CMS releases final Market Stabilization Rule
On April 13, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;… READ MORE
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Update on House v Burwell case
On December 5, 2016, the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals accepted a Congressional request to postpone further proceedings in House… READ MORE
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Insights from the annual National Academy of State Health Policy Conference #NASHPCONF16
From October 17th to 19th, members of PCG’s Health Policy team attended the annual National Academy of State Health Policy… READ MORE
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Consumer assistance for open enrollment 2017
This year, for the first time since the health insurance marketplace began, states will not have the support of consumer… READ MORE
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Alabama’s Regional Care Organization 1115 waiver approval
In May 2013, Act-2013-261, Ala. Code §§ 22-6-150 was passed, advancing the move from a fee-for-service (FFS) system to a… READ MORE
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CMS announces the release of $22 Million in Health Insurance Enforcement and Consumer Protections grant funding
On June 15, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) announced the release of $22 million in grant funding… READ MORE
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