Here are updates from National Association of Health Underwriters for week ending 4/16/2021.
| CBO Releases Report on Public-Option Proposals Prior to Congressional Democrats Reintroduction of the Choose Medicare Act |
| The CBO released a report analyzing design various considerations for a public option and what impacts a public option could have on the market. The results of the report are in line with what we would expect from any legislation utilizing a public option… Read More |
| NAHU Submits Written Testimony to House Subcommittee on Behavioral Health Access |
| In our comments, we focused on the importance of continuity of care, network adequacy, the relationship between mental health providers and primary care providers, telehealth and… Read More |
| HHS Secretary Becerra Answers Questions on Surprise Billing, Telehealth and More in House Appropriations Hearing |
| Harris then specifically asked Secretary Becerra, “Will you commit to giving ample opportunities for stakeholders to participate in the rulemaking process by assuring there will be a proposed rule with a 60-day comment period?” Becerra eased some concerns by stating… Read More |
| State Spotlight: Colorado Intent on Moving Forward with Public Option Despite Potential Negative Consequences |
| The most recent public-option plan is split into two phases. The first phase would institute regulated standardized health plans managed by private insurers, a law that many states have already enacted. For the 2023 plan year, carriers would need to… Read More |