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According to the US Department of Health & Human Service, as enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace began on November 15, about 11.4 million people have explored their options, learned about the financial assistance available, and signed up for or renewed a health plan that meets their needs and fits their budget.
The public option was featured in three bills considered by the United States House of Representatives in 2009: the proposed Affordable Health Care for America Act (), which was passed by the House in 2009, its predecessor, the proposed America's Affordable Health Choices Act (), and a third bill, the Public Option Act, also referred to as the Medicare You Can Buy Into Act, ().
An entity which provides insurance is known as an insurer, insurance company, insurance carrier, or underwriter. A person or entity who buys insurance is known as a policyholder, while a person or entity covered under the policy is called an insured. The insurance transaction involves the policyholder assuming a guaranteed, known, and ...
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With few, if any, other options, Californians are increasingly turning to the a state-backed California Fair Access to Insurance Requirement (FAIR) Plan as a last resort.
Sara Spencer Washington, from a 1921 publication. Sara Spencer Washington (June 6, 1889 – March 23, 1953) was the founder of Apex News and Hair Company and was honored at the 1939 New York World's Fair as one of the "Most Distinguished Businesswomen" for her Apex empire of beauty company, schools, and products.
The shift is taking place under the watch of Dr. Andrew Kolodny, who took over as Phoenix House’s chief medical officer a little more than a year ago. From 2003 to 2006, Kolodny worked for New York City’s health department, during which time he sought to increase access to buprenorphine as a way to reduce overdose deaths.
In November 2012, Wellcare acquired Easy Choice Health Plan in California. [26] UnitedHealthcare's South Carolina Medicaid business was acquired in February 2013. [27] In April of that year, Aetna's Medicaid business in Missouri, Missouri Care, was acquired. [28] The Windsor Health Group was acquired by WellCare in January 2014. [29] [30]