Dept of HHS v Florida: A Summary
| March 28, 2012 | Posted by Kiwon Yoo under Blog |
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The Supreme Court heard arguments on the ACA for a record 6 hours spanning 3 days. Eight of the nine Justices heatedly exchanged questions and comments in a unusually charged atmosphere; Justice Clarence Thomas, who has staunchly gone over five years without asking a question, did not break that record… more
SCOTUS to Begin Hearings on ACA
| March 26, 2012 | Posted by Kiwon Yoo under Blog |
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This morning, the Supreme Court began 3 days of oral arguments over the 2-year old Affordable Care Act with a 90-minute debate on whether the Court has the authority to hear the case, since the penalties for not having insurance will not come into effect until April 2015. Under the… more
Happy 2nd Birthday, ACA!
| March 23, 2012 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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Today marks the second anniversary since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. Since then, California has worked to implement the §1115 Waiver, transform the Medi-Cal program in preparation for 2014, and develop the California Health Benefit Exchange. Many counties are off to a strong start in implementing the… more
March Exchange Board Meeting: Outreach and Enrollment
| March 22, 2012 | Posted by Kiwon Yoo under Blog |
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Thursday’s Exchange Board meeting (agenda) was the first one held outside of Sacramento, and took place in Fresno. It provided an extensive overview of outreach and enrollment strategies, as well as several updates on personnel and federal regulations. During his Executive Director update, Peter Lee announced the appointment of Yolanda… more
The Progress & Future Challenges of the ACA
| March 22, 2012 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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Today’s guest blog was written by Peter Long, President and CEO of the Blue Shield of California Foundation. The Foundation works to improve the lives of Californians, particularly under-served populations, by making health care accessible, effective, and affordable for all Californians, and by ending domestic violence On the two-year anniversary of the… more
The Affordable Care Act Counts Big for California’s Children
| March 21, 2012 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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Today’s guest blog was written by Wendy Lazarus, Founder and Co-President of The Children’s Partnership. The Children’s Partnership is a national, nonprofit child advocacy organization working to ensure that all children—especially those at risk of being left behind—have the resources and the opportunities they need to grow up healthy and lead… more
2012 Conference Pictures!
| March 20, 2012 | Posted by David Yun under Blog |
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Photos from ITUP’s 16th Annual Conference are now available to view through the galleries below! Visit our Facebook page for more photographs and information! more
The ACA and California’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
| March 20, 2012 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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Today’s guest blog was written by Sarah Smith, Information Officer for the Managed Risk Insurance Board (MRMIB). MRMIB is dedicated to improving the health of California by increasing access to affordable, comprehensive and quality health care coverage. The Board operates the Healthy Families Program, Access for Infants and Mothers, the… more
ITUP Celebrates the Second Anniversary of the ACA
| March 19, 2012 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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To celebrate the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, ITUP will be posting a series of guest blogs by friends and colleagues who have worked to ensure successful implementation of the bill. This week, the blog will serve as a forum to reflect on notable successes achieved under the ACA… more
HHS Releases Final Rules for Medicaid Expansion
| March 16, 2012 | Posted by Kandis Driscoll under Blog |
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Today, Health and Human Services released the final rules for the Medicaid coverage expansion effective January 2014. The expansion increases the income-eligibility for Medicaid up to 133% FPL ($14, 856 for an individual, $30,656 for a family of four) for individuals between the ages of 19 and 64. The final… more
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