It’s no secret that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a hot topic in recent years. Known colloquially as Obama care, this bill was signed into law by President Obama in 2010 and aimed to improve health care coverage for Americans. One of the most important provisions of the ACA is the requirement that all businesses with more than 50 employees provide health insurance to their workers. This has generated a lot of debate and concern, as some businesses believe that it’s too costly to comply with the policy. In this blog post, we will explore the specifics of what health policy is concerned in this situation and what you can do to help ensure that your business complies with the ACA. From raising awareness to finding affordable health insurance options, read on to learn more about what you can do to protect your employees’ health coverage.

The Trump Administration’s New Health Policy

May 4th, the Trump administration released their new health policy. The policy is focused on lowering costs for Americans and improving access to healthcare. One of the main areas of focus for the policy is reducing the number of people who are uninsured.
One way that the Trump administration plans to reduce the number of people who are uninsured is by creating a new insurance program called “America First.” America First would offer lower-cost coverage options that would be available to everyone, rather than just those with pre-existing conditions. This would allow more people to get coverage, and it would also reduce the cos

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The Issue at Hand

The issue at hand is the fact that a student was denied emergency contraception without a prescription. This denial, which was made by the school nurse on behalf of the school, is problematic because it violates both state and federal law.

Specifically, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive Federal funding. This includes any action or decision that would prevent a student from using contraception when they need it to prevent unintended pregnancy. The School Nurse’s refusal to provide emergency contraception to this student therefore constitutes sex discrimination.

Title IX also requires schools to take reasonable steps to ensure that all students have equal access to education and facilities, including contraceptive services. Since emergency contraception is an effective form of contraception, denying a student access to it constitutes a violation of this requirement as well.

In addition, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects individuals’ privacy rights when it comes to their health information. This includes the right to receive reproductive health care without having their permission required from anyone other than their doctor. By refusing to give this student permission to use her insurance card for this purpose, the school violated her privacy rights under HIPAA as well.

What the Health Policy Could Mean for You

If the Trump administration follows through with its proposal to allow states to waive some Obama care regulations, it could mean big changes for your health insurance.

This would give states more flexibility in setting premiums and deductibles, as well as eligibility rules for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The proposed change has Republicans and health policy experts divided. Some say that allowing states to loosen these rules will lead to cheaper coverage for consumers. Others worry that this flexibility could lead to higher premiums and fewer people with insurance.

The Trump administration is set to make its decision on this proposal by early next year. So it’s still unclear what the final outcome will be. But until then, you’ll want to keep an eye on what’s happening in Washington (and in your state legislature).

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What You Can Do to Prepare for It

If the United States government decides to withdraw from the Affordable Care Act, it would leave millions of people uninsured and expose them to increased costs and decreased coverage. Here are some ways you can prepare for this scenario.

Enroll in a health insurance plan as soon as possible. Health insurance is essential if you are worried about losing your current coverage or if the Affordable Care Act is repealed and you do not have any other options. Open enrollment for 2019 begins on November 1st and runs until December 15th. You can find out more information by visiting healthcare.gov or by contacting your state’s health insurance exchange.

Make sure you have enough money saved to cover unexpected expenses. If the repeal of the Affordable Care Act happens, expect premiums for health insurance plans to increase significantly. Some people may also experience an increase in out-of-pocket expenses, such as copays and deductibles. Having enough money saved will help ensure that you are not left with large bills that you cannot afford to pay.

Get prepared for a potential loss of access to medical care. If the ACA is repealed, many people who currently have insurance through the program would no longer be able to afford it without subsidies. This could mean that they would not be able to see their doctors or receive prescription drugs because they could not afford them. It is important to make sure that you have a Plan B in case things go wrong and you need medical care that you cannot afford now or in the future

Conclusion

The health policy at stake in this situation is the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. According to The New York Times, “the Obama administration has now concluded that millions of people who obtained coverage through federal and state Marketplaces between 2013 and 2015 should not be subject to tax penalties because their insurance was deemed inadequate.” This change in policy comes after years of debate over how to handle those who bought health care on the exchanges while not meeting the requirements for Medicaid or Medicare.