Pre Existing Conditions news from FierceHealthcare
NewsSick people can't count on access to high-risk pools
If it looks like too many sick people are trying to sign up for the high-risk pool plan, they could be turned away, reports The Hill. Richard Popper, deputy director of the Office of Consumer Read more...
Congressional Dems filing bill requiring coverage of pre-existing conditions
Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) plan to file a bill that would require health plans to cover the more than 133 million Americans suffering from chronic conditions such as Read more...
SPOTLIGHT: Insurers denying coverage to women who have c-sections
Of late, when health plans issue individual coverage, they've become more aggressive than ever in screening for potentially costly pre-existing conditions. Lately, it's become increasingly common for Read more...
Bill may narrow health plan coverage exclusions
Right now, when consumers change health plans, federal law allows the new plan to refuse coverage of pre-existing conditions for 12 months. However, things may end up being different if a new bill Read more...
| Press ReleasesSecretary Sebelius leads efforts to improve access to coverage for children with pre-existing conditions, urges states toHHS and states act to expand options for children; new agreements in Maryland likely to result in expanded options for children WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In a letter to the National Association Read more >> HHS Official and Maryland Acting Insurance Commissioner to Discuss Efforts to Improve Access to Coverage for Children with--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Director of HHS’s Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, Jay Angoff, and Maryland’s Acting Insurance Commissioner Beth Sammis, will hold a press conference Read more >> Health Reform Law Could Bring Surprises to Millions as Insurance Plans Are Renewed for 2011Employees can use upcoming open enrollment period to determine any changes to their coverage AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Open enrollment, starting in October for most companies, allows employees Read more >> Statement from Secretary Sebelius on Reallocating $25 Million for AIDS Drug AssistanceWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services took an important step to improve access to critical HIV/AIDS prescription drugs. The $25 million reallocated for AIDS Read more >> |
