Health Reform Updates and Information
Every day, new information related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and health reform is printed in newspapers, broadcast in the news, reported on by academics and opined about by many in the public spotlight. New legislation and implementing regulations are being introduced at the same time by states and the federal government. It is impossible for the majority of us to keep up with this onslaught of information.
SDHCC will post critical updates and information in this section, with an emphasis on objective and unbiased information, current controversies, key new legislation and regulations, new data of note and research results.
At a Glance
At a Glance
This section presents information in the following areas:
Recent News and Updates
Recent News and Updates
06/28/12: Today, the Supreme Court of the United States Upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
05/09/12: Health Care Costs: A Primer - By Kaiser Family Foundation
04/2012: Patient Cost Sharing Under the ACA
03/12/12: HHS Issues Final Rule on State Health Insurance Exchanges
02/09/12: HHS Unveils Requirements For Consumer Insurance Labels
01/09/12: The Supreme Court, The Individual Mandate, And Eating Your Broccoli
01/06/12: Department of Justice will file its first brief to the Supreme Court today.
January 2012: The 2011 California Employer Health Benefits Survey from the California Healthcare Foundation
12/14/11: High Deductible Health Plans on the Rise
Legislation and Regulations
Legislation and Regulations
2012 Governor’s Budget Proposal – highlights of proposed changes to health care
Link to federal regulations related to the Affordable Care Act
Other Resources
Other Resources
Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight