Tag Archives: Medicare Part D

On May 18, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a final rule to implement Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), which prohibits discrimination in health coverage and care based on race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex.  These provisions incorporate existing federal non-discrimination law and policy and also […]

Happy Birthday Medicare and Medicaid.  It’s been 50 years since President Lyndon Johnson signed the bills into law, and my, how they have grown! Currently, 35% of all U.S. residents receive their healthcare through these programs and $4 out of  every $10 spent on healthcare dollars channel through  Uncle Sam. (These numbers will continue to […]

The future of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA” or “Obamacare”) is hinging on the outcome of King v. Burwell. The Supreme Court is expected to rule before the end of June and 6.5 million folks who currently receive subsidies, are nervously awaiting the decision. The promise of healthcare reform, i.e., that the uninsured would receive […]