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Lower Prices on Medicare Equipment/Supplies in Cleveland Area
Effective January, Medicare beneficiaries in nine areas of the country, including Cleveland, will see an average savings of 32% off the current price of medical equipment and supplies. The savings will be realized through the Competitive Bidding Program to replace … Continue reading
States Given $51 Million to Build New Competitive Health Insurance Marketplace
The Department of Health and Human Services announced up to $1 million in funds for each state to build health insurance exchanges through the Affordable Care Act. These Exchanges will be effective in 2014 to give consumers more control over … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable Care Act, Exchanges, Health Care, Insurance
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Many Ohio Small Businesses Eligible for Health Reform Tax Credit
According to a study released by Families USA and Small Business Majority, about 86% of Ohio’s 150,000 small businesses are eligible for tax credits to cover employee’s health insurance. About 128,000 small businesses in Ohio could receive a tax credit … Continue reading
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Tagged Health Care Reform, Ohio, Premiums, Small Business, Tax
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Medicaid Expansion Could Cost Ohio $1.45 Billion in Next 5 Years
Medicaid expansion under the healthcare reform could cost Ohio up to $1.45 billion between 2014 and 2019, reports Department of Job and Family Services. The state’s costs would be between $136 million and $333 million a year. However, the Department … Continue reading
New Age Requirement Allows for Increased Number of Insured Young Adults
Ohio law increased the federal age from 26 to 28, effective this July. This will cover the 20,000 young adults eligible this Thursday to become a dependent of their parent’s health care plan. It specifically targets recent college graduates and … Continue reading
High-Risk Uninsured in Ohio Have New Option
Starting Sunday, Ohio residents with chronic medical problems will be able to enroll for coverage in a new federally funded state high-risk insurance pool to help close the coverage gap until 2014. The federal funds,$152 million, will help cover an … Continue reading
Senior Issues Addressed at Ohio State Fair
The Insurance Director, Aging Director and First Lady Frances Strickland will be addressing senior issues at the State Fair Tuesday August 3, 2010. They will have a booth near the front entrance of the fair and with information regarding important … Continue reading
Anthem Returns $6 Million to Policy Holders
A total of $6 million will be returned to 30,000 consumers after the Ohio Department of Insurance determined that the rates charged to the consumers were not consistent with those filed. Affected members (45,000 in total, 30,000 of which are … Continue reading
Huntington Bank Invests $100 Million in Ohio Housing
Huntington Bank announced their investment of $100 million in affordable housing in Ohio. The investment will be in the form of $250 million for the new few years. The investment will allow building and renovation of affordable housing throughout Ohio … Continue reading
Over 1,000 HIV/AIDS Patients Lose Benefits in Ohio
Over 1,000 HIV/AIDS patients in Ohio have lost benefits and medication from the state because of the program’s lack of funds. Many others will see some of their benefits cut. These cuts were made necessary by the Ohio Department of … Continue reading
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