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May Newsletter

Filed under: 2010 Newsletters — admin

KHCC Consumer Connection: May 2010

1/4 of Kansas have pre-existing conditions

Filed under: 2010 Interviews — admin

Interim Director Anna Lambertson says she is not surprised by the number of Kansans with a pre-existing condition – May 29, 2010.

Health Policy Brief

Filed under: 2010 Reports, Health Reform, Implementation — admin

Near-Term Changes In Health Insurance: Newly enacted health reform legislation mandates dozens of health insurance changes. Many go into effect this year and next.

New Study: Most U.S. Companies Planning to Apply for Temporary Federal Reinsurance Program

Filed under: Early Retirees, Health Reform — admin

a new survey by Hewitt Associates found most companies that offer pre-65 retiree medical benefits intend to apply for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) to offset a portion of health care claims costs for retirees ages 55 to 64 and their families.

The Early Retiree Reinsurance Program

Filed under: 2010 Fact Sheets, Early Retirees, Health Reform — admin

This fact sheet from the Kansas Insurance Department describes the assistance provided by the new health reform law to employers to help them maintain coverage for early retirees.

Health care reform and the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act (CLASS)

Filed under: 2010 Fact Sheets, Health Reform, Individuals with Disabilities — admin

This fact sheet produced by the Kansas Insurance Department outlines the CLASS Act, which would assist individuals with a long-term care financial daily benefit.

KHPA Analysis of the Impact of Federal Health Reform in Kansas

Filed under: 2010 Reports, Health Reform, Kansas — admin

KHPA contracted with an independent actuarial firm, which reviewed the impact of the emerging health reform debate in Kansas.

The Impact of Health Reform on Health System Spending

Filed under: 2010 Reports, Health Reform — admin

This research brief estimates that, on net, the combination of provisions in the new law will reduce health care spending by $590 billion over 2010–2019 and lower premiums by nearly $2,000 per family. Moreover, the annual growth rate in national health expenditures could be slowed from 6.3 percent to 5.7 percent.

Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit

Filed under: Health Literacy — admin

This toolkit is based on the principles of universal precautions or specific actions that providers can take to make health information more understandable for all patients. This toolkit is designed to be used by all levels of staff in practices providing primary care for adults and/or children.

Moving toward Health Equity: Health Reform Creates a Foundation for Eliminating Disparities

Filed under: 2010 Reports, Health Reform, Kansas — admin

The new health reform law provides a critical foundation for addressing racial and ethnic health disparities through a number of key provisions.

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