Health Reform Advocates Push for Completion of Temporary Insurance Pool

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Cost, Coverage, Insurance, Policy Implementation, Simplified Administration, Vulnerable Populations
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AARP and the American Heart Association, both organizational members of National Coalition on Health Care joined with other health reform advocates to urge HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to ensure timely and effective rulemaking about the temporary high risk insurance pool. Designed for those who lack insurance due to a pre-existing condition, the high risk programs under the health reform legislation must be in place by June 21, 2010. The groups pressed HHS not only to meet the deadline but also for a transparent administrative process, uniform rules for eligibility, clearly defined rates and premium assistance for those who need it. They also expressed concern about the states being able to meet related deadlines. For the full text of the letter, click the link above.
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