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Tips for Women Who Want Contraception Coverage

As of August of 2012, all health plans are required to cover all forms of contraception that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Some religious employers are fighting against having to comply with this law. Here are some tips for women who want their health plan to cover birth control. All health plans are required to cover birth control without charging the consumer for a copay, coinsurance, or deductible. This includes individual health plans, group health plans, and public forms of health insurance. Some religious employers have filed lawsuits because they don’t want to comply with the … Continue reading →

Affordable Care Act Benefits that Began in 2012

Without a doubt, the most talked about, most controversial, biggest health insurance law is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It is often referred to as the Affordable Care Act. Some people call it Obamacare. 2012 was a big year for the ACA. Here’s a quick review of some of the highlights. On June 28, 2012, the United States Supreme Court revealed its decision about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Justices decided 5 to 4 that the Affordable Care Act would stand and would continue. In other words, it was declared to be constitutional. It was … Continue reading →