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Obama Promotes Health Insurance Reform As Pro-Small Business
The political process has been working somewhat in reverse with healthcare reform: instead of selling the bill to the public first and then passing it, supporters are tasked with marketing legislation that has already become law.President Obama is making his move, going on tour to stump for his plan nationwide. He is especially looking to [...]
Health Insurance Plan Subsidies Based on Income, Not Assets
One of the most confusing aspects of healthcare reform is the creation and funding of subsidies. Low and middle income individuals will be given money to buy a health insurance plan in a highly regulated exchange market. These markets will be either statewide or regional–the latter encompassing states with smaller populations.However, some people are unsure [...]
Mini Medical Plans – Healthcare Reform and Employers
Mini medical plans became very popular over the last decade or two. Small business owners who otherwise could not afford to offer their employees health insurance favored the plans with a something is better than nothing mentality. These barebones plans offer limited coverage for doctor visits, routine exams, and certain prescriptions. Some cover certain types [...]