red states rule
06-11-2010, 06:44 PM
Yes, Obama siad if you have a health care plan at work - you can keep it. But what he did not tell you is it may not be the same plan you are used to
More hope and change headed right for you
Health Care Overhaul Will Force Changes in Employer Plans, Draft Regulation Shows
Published June 11, 2010
Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Over and over in the health care debate, President Obama said people who like their current coverage would be able to keep it.
But an early draft of an administration regulation estimates that many employers will be forced to make changes to their health plans under the new law. In just three years, a majority of workers -- 51 percent -- will be in plans subject to new federal requirements, according to the draft.
Employers say it's more evidence that the law will drive up costs. Republicans say Obama broke his promise. But some experts believe increased regulation will lead to improved benefits for consumers.
"On the face of it, having consumer protections apply to all insurance plans could be a good thing for employees," said Alex Vachon, an independent health policy consultant. "Technically, it's actually improved coverage."
The types of changes that employers would be forced to make include offering preventive care without copayments and instituting an appeals process for disputed claims that follows new federal guidelines. The law already requires all health plans to extend coverage to young adult children until they turn 26. But such changes also nudge costs up.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/11/health-care-overhaul-force-changes-employer-plans-draft-regulation-shows/
More hope and change headed right for you
Health Care Overhaul Will Force Changes in Employer Plans, Draft Regulation Shows
Published June 11, 2010
Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- Over and over in the health care debate, President Obama said people who like their current coverage would be able to keep it.
But an early draft of an administration regulation estimates that many employers will be forced to make changes to their health plans under the new law. In just three years, a majority of workers -- 51 percent -- will be in plans subject to new federal requirements, according to the draft.
Employers say it's more evidence that the law will drive up costs. Republicans say Obama broke his promise. But some experts believe increased regulation will lead to improved benefits for consumers.
"On the face of it, having consumer protections apply to all insurance plans could be a good thing for employees," said Alex Vachon, an independent health policy consultant. "Technically, it's actually improved coverage."
The types of changes that employers would be forced to make include offering preventive care without copayments and instituting an appeals process for disputed claims that follows new federal guidelines. The law already requires all health plans to extend coverage to young adult children until they turn 26. But such changes also nudge costs up.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/11/health-care-overhaul-force-changes-employer-plans-draft-regulation-shows/