Insurance Market Reform

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it made new resources available to states, members of the media, consumer groups, providers, and others to increase awareness of the pre-existing condition insurance plans (PCIPs), the temporary high-risk pools implemented to provide comprehensive health coverage to people who have been unable to obtain coverage because of a pre-existing condition.

This issue brief examines how the essential benefits provision in the Affordable Care Act will help Americans with disabilities, who currently are subject to discrimination by insurers based on health status and health care need.

This Health Affairs article lays out the issues changes in eligibility may have on individuals whose incomes flucuate throughout the year.

A guide written by Consumers Union to answer key questions about insurance rate hikes.

The report outlines both the potential benefits of BHP and possible pitfalls—it is a must-read for states considering a BHP.