Health on the Hill
Public Plan Option Dominates Debate

A public plan option remains a hot-button issue in the health care reform debate, generally drawing support from Democrats and opposition from Republicans.

Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) said on April 22 that his health reform plan will not, at least initially, include a public plan option. AHIA and NAIFA members have been writing and calling their Senators and Members of the House of Representatives to point out the adverse impact a public plan option would have on the quality affordable health insurance already available to over 60 percent of working Americans. Read more...

Lounds Nominated for Children’s Health Insurance Program Working Group

AHIA Legislation Committee Chair and Past President Lawrence E. Lounds, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF has been nominated to serve on the newly established Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Working Group. Read more...

New HIPAA Privacy, Security Standards

Updated Law will significantly impact insurance agents and other Business Associates while creating new compliance issues for employers. Victims of HIPAA violations may be eligible for compensation!
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Additional Articles

• Health & Employee Benefits Expansion
• Health Care Exchanges: The California Experience
• HIPAA Privacy/Security & HITECH Compliance Tool Kit Available on May 15, 2009
• Preferred Pricing for AHIA Members to Attend First Annual Benefits Technology Users Summit
• Mark Your Calendars
• Promoting the Role of the Advisor
• 2008-2009 AHIA Board of Directors