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NewsIn wake of reform shakeup, Senate Dems turn focus back to insurers
So, what's a Democrat to do in times like these, with the filibuster-proof 60-vote health reform edge gone overnight? Short of the votes needed, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that she's ready to Read more...
Senate reform loophole allows caps on payouts for some illnesses
While advocates have succeeded in getting language into Congressional reform bills that would eliminate medical underwriting for patients, other observers have noted that health plans would find Read more...
Reform won't stop health plans from avoiding the sick, analysts say
One of the linchpins of health reform is making it possible for anyone who wants to buy health insurance to do so. This involves not only subsidies that help to pay for coverage, but also rules Read more...
California poised to pass tough anti-rescission bill
It looks like the state of California will pass a tough bill banning health plans from retroactively canceling consumer policies for alleged misstatements in their applications. The practice, known Read more...
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