More and more employers are turning to wellness programs as a way to reduce their health care costs. As these programs gain momentum, it’s time to set the record straight on the difference between… Read more.
08.10.2012 /
Lydia Mitts,
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Insights Blog
If you received a check for $350 in the mail, how would you react? Would you be shocked, but pleasantly surprised? This is exactly how George, a small business owner from Annapolis, Maryland, reacted.… Read more.
08.10.2012 /
Megan Salzman,
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Insights Blog
Many Americans may have recently discovered a little extra money in their wallets. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Americans have received $1.1 billion in rebates from their health insurance policies. The law requires that insurance… Read more.
08.08.2012 /
Patrick Smith,
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Insights Blog
It has always seemed backward that those who need insurance the most—people who are already sick—are turned down for coverage or forced to pay higher premiums. Thanks to the new health law, insurers will… Read more.
08.03.2012 /
Jamille Fields,
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Insights Blog
Having a baby is a wonderful and joyous experience, but it can also be expensive. Very expensive. From the prenatal care, to the birthing costs, to making sure you have all the right tools… Read more.
08.02.2012 /
Kate Blocher,
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Insights Blog
Originally posted by Adam Linker from our friends at NC Policy Watch. Opponents of the Affordable Care Act have yet to give us a viable alternative. They tend to be big on repeal and short… Read more.
08.02.2012 /
Insights Blog
Families USA released a report last week that found more than 64.8 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with a pre-existing condition. And of those 64.8 million people, nearly 30 percent are women. To many… Read more.
07.31.2012 /
Megan Salzman,
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Insights Blog
As the Supreme Court decision loomed, newspapers published testimonials and letters from the countless people who can directly attest to the importance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Yesterday, we saw a huge victory… Read more.
07.29.2012 /
Ben D’Avanzo,
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Insights Blog
The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act was a huge victory for the health care justice movement. Now that the law has been ruled constitutional, we can move forward with implementation and… Read more.
07.25.2012 /
Kate Blocher,
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Insights Blog
Do you have a pre-existing condition? Do you know someone that does? I bet you do-64.8 million Americans under the age of 64 have been diagnosed with a pre-existing condition. Whether it's diabetes, or… Read more.
07.25.2012 /
Kate Blocher,
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Insights Blog
What would you do if you got a check in the mail for $150, $500 or even $3,000? I know what I would do-a little happy dance, and then I would put the money… Read more.
07.17.2012 /
Kate Blocher,
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Insights Blog
Ever since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law two years ago, the Republican talking point has consistently been "Repeal and Replace." This phrase has been uttered so much and has been the… Read more.
07.13.2012 /
Patrick Smith,
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Insights Blog
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Affordable Care Act. This ruling is a tremendous victory for both American families and the health care justice movement; affirming the constitutionality of the… Read more.
06.28.2012 /
Ron Pollack,
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Insights Blog
Two months ago we wrote about the estimated impact of an exciting new consumer protection that ensures that the money we pay for health coverage is put to good use. The final numbers are in,… Read more.
06.26.2012 /
Sarah Bagge,
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Insights Blog
For millions of Americans, having health coverage can be the difference between life and death. The uninsured are less likely to have a usual source of medical care, and, as a result, are more… Read more.
06.20.2012 /
Kate Blocher,
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Insights Blog
Father's Day is the time of the year that we celebrate some of the most important men in our lives—and, it's a great time to think about how we keep these men healthy. Women… Read more.
06.15.2012 /
Jamille Fields,
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Insights Blog
