Health Care Reform

An amendment proposed by a Georgia Congressman would cut off funding for HHS to implement new medical loss ratio requirements. Health agents and brokers praise the measure, hoping it will prevent further disruption in insurance markets.

During health care reform's implementation in 2014, up to two-thirds of California's 7 million uninsured residents will become eligible for health insurance coverage, according to a new policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Six out of 10 employers hope Congress will repeal health care reform while seven in 10 employers do not believe the legislation will alleviate health care costs, according to Health Care Reform 360, a national study by Market Strategies International.

Senate Republicans tried to repeal the recent health care reform legislation but were defeated in a 47-51 vote on Wednesday, though they anticipated the move to fail.

When health exchanges emerge in 2014, new analysis indicates this will be the exit point for several employers to get out of the health benefits arena.

As the House of Representatives settles in to repealing the health care reform bill, a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll shows American voters are wary of a few provisions, but less than 20 percent actually favor repeal.

The IRS recently released final guidance for small employers eligible to claim the new small business health care tax credit for the 2010 tax year.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced last week it has established a new task force to examine and address potential adverse impacts on the role of health insurance agents and brokers that stem from new health reform laws.