Federal judge upholds health care reform
In what is determined to be the first ruling regarding the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a Michigan federal judge ruled that Congress has the constitutional authority to require individuals to have health insurance or face penalties.
U.S. District Judge George Caram Steeh said of his decision: “The minimum coverage provision, which […]
Cost of Healthcare Reform
A recent report that was released by the office of the chief Medicare actuary claims that healthcare reform will have a negligible effect on total national health care spending over the next decade. The report counters both the argument that reform will lead to explosive cost increases and the argument that it will slow these […]
Anthem Lumenos HSA: As popularity grows, rates and benefits remain grounded
For the better part of two years, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has been converting loyalists of competing carriers into proud Anthem policy holders. The secret to this growing admiration? The Lumenos Health Savings Account (HSA) plan.
As individuals, families and employer groups continue to move business over to Anthem, one has to […]
