Health Care Reform Resources

This page will be updated periodically to contain information, news releases, and important updates regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (“PPACA”), commonly referred to as   “Health Care Reform.”

Wikipedia’s extensive explanation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Click here for a listing of provisions that are either effective immediately or will be during 2010 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

www.healthcare.gov, the official site of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that explains health care reform and announces developments. Prior to July 1, 2010 the site was located at www.healthreform.gov; click on that URL to access information posted through June 30, 2010.

HHS news release issued on July 22,2010 regarding enhanced claims and appeals processes for health plans.

HHS news release issued on July 14, 2010 regarding the new rules on preventive care applicable to individuals who enroll in a new health plan on or after September 23, 2010.

HHS news release on the new Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP), the transitional high-risk pool plan that will be in effect until 2014.  Eligible individuals can apply online at www.healthcare.gov or by phone at 877-717-5826.

HHS news release on “grandfathered” health plans.  This is important reading for anyone who is contemplating changing a health insurance plan that was in effect on March 23, 2010, the effective date of passage of the new law.

IRS news release on the small business health care tax credit.

Click here for a listing of provisions that are either effective immediately or will be during 2010 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Click here  for a copy of  Humana’s Health Care Reform Law: What It Means for You  brochure published for clients on July 22.2010.  Although this information was published for Humana clients, the overview applies generally to policies issued by all insurance carriers.