Where you fall on the FPL changes yearly. The federal government adjusts the guidelines annually for inflation. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)) requires the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release the poverty guidelines...
In prepaid plans, your covered health services are pre-funded by your premium and the government’s contribution toward the cost of your health insurance. Generally you must use specified plan physicians, hospitals and other providers at designated locations, although care elsewhere may be available ...
If it happens, some government functions would stop completely and some in part, while others wouldn't be immediately affected—including Medicare, Medicaid, andhealth planssold under the Affordable Care Act. But a shutdown could complicate the lives of everyone who interacts with any federalhealth...
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On March 5, 2024, the Department of Justice ("DOJ"), Federal Trade Commission ("FTC"), and Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") jointlylauncheda "cross-government public inquiry" into increasing private equity and corporate involvement in health care. As part of this...
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that starting the week of February 24, 2025, it will begin to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payment to individuals whose monthly Social Security benefits have been affected by the Windfall Government Provision (WEP) and ...
A federal holiday is a designated day of observance recognized by the U.S. government, during which federal employees receive a day off work. These holidays commemorate significant events, historical figures, or cultural milestones. Federal holidays 2024 are observed nationwide and impact various secto...
How a family’s income compares to the FPL determines if they are eligible for any plans. When determining an individual's or a family's eligibility for receiving benefits, some government agencies comparebefore-tax incometo the poverty guidelines, while others compareafter-tax income. ...