Tag: Insurance Reform

Legislation Introduced to Establish ACA Exchange in Puerto Rico

New legislation proposes establishing an Affordable Care Act exchange in Puerto Rico to enhance healthcare access, cost savings, and coverage options, aligning the island with U.S. states.

Louisiana Property Insurance Struggles Persist Despite 2024 Reforms

Louisiana's property insurance market faces ongoing challenges despite 2024 reforms, with high premiums and heavy reliance on the insurer of last resort narrowing private market options.

Michigan's 2019 Auto Insurance Reforms Show Cost Savings and Market Impact

Milliman report for Michigan DIFS confirms 2019 no-fault auto insurance reforms reduce costs and expand market choices, highlighting opportunities to improve affordability further.

Michigan's 2019 Auto Insurance Reform Shows Positive Market Impact

Michigan's 2019 auto insurance reform reduced uninsured drivers, balanced coverage, and lowered costs, according to a DIFS report analyzing market impact and consumer protections.

Understanding the Role of Subsidies in Affordable Care Act Insurance

This analysis explains how ACA subsidies make health insurance affordable by capping participant costs at 8.5% of income and supporting those above 400% of the federal poverty level. It discusses the challenges and compromises of the ACA in the U.S. insurance market.

Rep. Fedorchak Proposes Consumer-Driven Fixes to Affordable Care Act

Rep. Julie Fedorchak outlines proposed reforms to the Affordable Care Act focusing on cross-state insurance sales, consumer choice, and pricing transparency to improve affordability and access.

Modest Medicaid Reforms Face Political Resistance Amid Fiscal Concerns

Modest Medicaid reforms introduced work requirements and eligibility checks amid growing fiscal pressures, but faced significant political resistance despite aiming to preserve coverage for vulnerable populations.

House Resolution 1 Alters Medicare and Medicaid Eligibility with Broad Market Impact

House Resolution 1 enacts major Medicare and Medicaid reforms, affecting millions of Americans including immigrants and low-income families, with implications for insurance markets and healthcare providers.

New York Faces Major Health Care Funding Cuts Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Medicaid and healthcare funding cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten New York's health system, impacting providers, coverage access, and insurance costs.

New Bill Proposes Tax Deduction for Flood Insurance Premiums in Florida

The Flood Insurance Relief Act aims to provide tax deductions on flood insurance premiums for middle-income homeowners in Florida, addressing low coverage rates and rising costs in flood-prone areas.