While the Trump Administration is slowly putting the wheels in motion to repeal the Affordable Care Act, one state governor has been trying for over a year to do so …
Medicaid
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
As ACA Repeal Draws Near, The CBO Weighs In
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn a report dated January 17, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) offered estimates on what would happen should the ACA be repealed. These figures range from premium prices to statistics …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Trump Supporters And Healthcare: What Do They Want?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn mid-January, Republicans made the official first step in repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by voting 227-198 in permitting the GOP to bring their bill for repeal of the …
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Affordable Care ActPolls/Surveys
This Interactive Map Will Shed More Light On ACA Enrollment
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Kaiser Family Foundation often conducts surveys providing valuable information, more specifically in recent years surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Now, the KFF has released some interactive maps to …
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ACA ComplianceIRS
Understanding Anti-Discrimination: The IRS Issues Final Rule
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn the final rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
An ACA Repeal Could Cost Hospitals Billions In Losses
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenInauguration Day is inching closer and closer, and so are the policies that President-Elect Trump has planned once he assumes the seat of President this year. A repeal of the …
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Affordable Care ActIRSRegulations
IRS Finalizes Regulations Adopt Intentional or Reckless Disregard of Facts Exceptions to Employee Safe Harbor
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe IRS has provided clarity with regard to what qualifies as an “intentional or reckless disregard of facts” by employees when it comes to seeking shelter under the employee Premium …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Florida Governor Wants An ACA Repeal “As Quickly As Can Get It Done”
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenOn December 19th, 2016, Florida Governor Rick Scott had a meeting with nominated Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Tom Price. While Scott and Price barely met …
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Indiana residents now have a concern about their healthcare, which perhaps they didn’t have before. In his past career as Indiana Governor, Vice President-Elect Mike Pence was one of the …
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Affordable Care Act
Rural America Is Concerned For The Fate Of Their Healthcare
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) allowed for the expansion of Medicaid in Kentucky, providing healthcare for over 440,000 residents of low income households statewide. USA Today’s The Gleaner …
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Affordable Care ActMedicaid/Medicare
With Trump In, Is Medicare Out?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenPresident-Elect Donald Trump has remained cavalier in his plans and directions for the healthcare of our nation. Throughout his campaign, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was targeted for repeal and …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Reform
Trump Picks Price and Verma to Lead the Charge to a Conservative Approach to Healthcare Reform
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenDonald Trump recently announced his pick of Rep. Tom Price (R-Georgia) to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) quickly followed by his announcement of picking Seem Verma …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Will ColoradoCare replace the ACA?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenNovember 8th is right around the corner. And while the onus of the day is placed on electing our next President, Colorado residents will have something else to ponder in …
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Affordable Care ActUninsured
Study Shows Millions Of Uninsured Eligible Americans Are Still Underutilizing The ACA
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe Kaiser Family Foundation has released another report surrounding ACA figures, and the results are astounding. In a report of “Estimates of Eligibility for ACA Coverage among the Uninsured in …
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Affordable Care ActIndividual Shared Responsibility Payment
Individual Shared Responsibility Payment? Not For Everyone
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenFor many, the Individual Shared Responsibility payment is another irritating factor of healthcare as it can add to yet another unforeseen financial burden to the pockets of Americans. However, we …
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MedicaidPolls/Surveys
Medicaid Expansion Proves Big Wins In Kentucky And Arkansas
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThink Medicaid expansion doesn’t help those in need? Think again. In a study from the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine released in August, states which have expanded …
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Health Care Reform
States Feel Shifts In Medicaid Expansion As New Governors Take Office
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenMedicaid expansion is not a fixed journey, as we’re slowly learning from states like Kentucky and Louisiana. The Wall Street Journal reports a pleasant change in events for the aforementioned …
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One of the most talked about issues regarding employers and health care for their employees is under Internal Revenue Code 4980H. This Code, being Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Premiums Up, With The Uninsured Down
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIt’s been quite a rollercoaster ride for the Affordable Care Act this year, as companies like UnitedHealth have spiked their premiums in an effort to combat what they reportedly found …
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Affordable Care Act
Louisiana Joins Other States In Medicaid Expansion
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen**Updated 7/6/2016, 2:15pm** Of all the hot topics surrounding the Affordable Care Act, the state-to-state expansion of Medicaid is perhaps the hottest. Medicaid expansion arguably draws the line between Democrats …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageRegulations
Is Individual Shared Responsibility Your Responsibility?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenSince the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the goal in mind is to ensure that every American has received or has been given access to adequate health coverage. While …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageHealth Insurance Marketplace
Do You Have Minimum Essential Coverage?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenUnder the Affordable Care Act, individuals and families are generally required to have minimum essential coverage in order to avoid year-end penalties or shared responsibility payments. This coverage can be …
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Affordable Care ActMedicaid
Wyoming’s Governor Loses on Medicaid Expansion
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenDespite vocal support by Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead, a Republican, the State Senate rejected a proposal to expand Medicaid. The vote means Wyoming will not receive $268 million in federal …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
17.6 Million Have Gained Health Coverage Under the ACA
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAs of September 12, an estimated 17.6 million Americans have gained health insurance coverage since enrollment under the Affordable Care Act began in October of 2013, according to the Department …
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After two years of debate and months of closed-door negotiations, Utah’s Republican governor and state legislature have agreed on a deal to expand Medicaid in that state, covering about 126,000 …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageMedicaid
Alaska’s Governor Acts to Expand Medicaid
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAlaska’s Gov. Bill Walker moved to expand Medicaid, saying he will ask the administration to offer Medicaid coverage to all qualifying residents of the state. Noting that Alaska’s legislature had …
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Montana’s Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock signed into law a Medicaid expansion bill that had been drafted by a Republican member of the state legislature. Under the new law, Montana will …
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Health Care CoverageMedicaid
Minorities More Affected By Medicaid Gap
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenLow-income Black and Hispanic Americans are much more likely than Whites to be affected by a “ gap” in the 22 states that have not expanded Medicaid, declining funds for …
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RegulationsUncategorized
Administration Predicts Lower ACA Enrollment
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenObama administration officials say the number of Americans who will gain health coverage during 2015 through Affordable Care Act marketplaces will be about 30% lower than earlier estimates. Health and …