A majority of the states represented in the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met with President Barack Obama Sept. 22 to discuss implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Calling for “much-needed transparency, accountability and fairness,” in consumer reimbursement for out-of-network health care, New York’s attorney general revealed details of a new, nationwide database to bring about change.

Indicating it was “inappropriate political pressure,” a ranking member of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee wants answers on why a federal agency is preventing health insurers from discussing the impact of reform efforts with their clients.

Vice President Joseph Biden sought to allay the fears of seniors Wednesday, assuring them that their Medicare benefits are safe — and will be stronger — under the administration’s health care reform plan.

As part of a two-day effort in Maryland to sell President Barack Obama‘s health care plan, Vice President Joe Biden Tuesday (Sept. 22) told the National Association of Insurance Commissioners basic “ground rules” are needed for insurance companies.

Yup, right from the horse’s mouth, comes this statement that the Obama Administration believes that cutting brokers out of the health insurance equation is the right thing to do.

Nancy-Ann DeParle, …  Read →

Five national insurance agent organizations have joined to urge Congress not to rush health care reform by including it in pending budget discussions.

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, …  Read →

The health insurance division of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is voicing its opposition to a government-sponsored health plan as a part of any national health care …  Read →

President Barack Obama has upped the ante on serious health care reform with the creation of an executive office for health care reform.

Barack Obama

On Wednesday (April 8), Obama …  Read →

A U.S. senator says that there is support by both Democrats and Republicans to let uninsured Americans buy into a health insurance plan run by the government.

Tom Harkin

Sen. Tom …  Read →