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Overview Key Federal Provisions Expand Access to Insurance
Coverage
Increase Consumer Insurance Protections
Additional insurance reforms will become effective Jan. 1, 2014, including those to prohibit most insurance plans from excluding people for preexisting conditions, discriminating based on health status, and imposing annual monetary caps on coverage; and reforms to require guaranteed issue and renewal of policies, premium rating rules, nondiscrimination in benefits, and mental health and substance abuse parity. 2011 Poverty Guidelines*
For larger families, add $3,820 for each additional person Emphasize Prevention and Wellness
Improve Health Quality and System Performance
Promote Health Workforce Development Curb Rising Health Costs State Roles in
Implementation State Experiences
Resources NCSL Staff Contact: Martha King. Who is responsible for health in government?The NSW Government is responsible for the health building program, NSW Ambulance, HealthShare NSW, eHealth NSW and more. They maintain the running and regulation of hospitals and other major health services.
What federal agency of the public health system is most involved with the health and welfare of United States citizens?Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Which branch of government has the most power in healthcare?The executive branch of government has considerable power to develop, shape, and expand health policy through executive orders, rule making, and interpretive guidance.
What government agency has the primary responsibility of protecting the health and environment of the citizens of the United States quizlet?The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
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