Tag Archives: health care reform
HHS Expected to Release Guidance on Expanded Dependents Coverage
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could release as early as today an interim final rule on the provision in the health care reform bill allowing dependents up to age 26 to remain on a parent’s health care … Continue reading
Grassley Amendments to Healthcare Bill Would Impact Nonprofits
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, has filed two amendments to the health care reform bill introduced by Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) that directly impact tax-exempt organizations. These amendments were filed along with … Continue reading
Baucus Introduces Health Care Bill
As expected, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) introduced his health care reform bill today after months of negotiating with three Democrats and three Republicans on his committee, dubbed the Gang of Six. “This is a unique moment in … Continue reading
The Price Tag on Senate Health Care Reform and How to Pay for It
Over the past 24 hours, a series of events has moved the question of how to pay for health care reform to the forefront of the debate. The following timeline shows how this issue has become the biggest roadblock to … Continue reading
House Committee: Help Needed for Small Firms
On the heels of a New York Times story yesterday examining the impact of health care reform proposals on small businesses, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing to examine exactly that topic. “While there is no silver bullet … Continue reading
NY Times – Small Biz Being Excluded From Health Care Reform
According to ASAE’s Policies and Procedures in Association Management, the median association has 10 full time employees, meaning a majority of associations are also categorized as small businesses. Today’s New York Times article on the lack of discussion on health … Continue reading