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Tag Archives: Health Care

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As health insurance deadline looms, questions abound regarding fees and alternatives

The Dec. 15 deadline is fast approaching for purchasing health insurance from the state’s two major providers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health Care.

December 11, 2018 in TNR News.
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New rule will expand telemedicine to more Medicare Advantage users

Under the proposed rule, beginning in 2020, Medicare Advantage plans will have the option to offer “clinically appropriate” telemedicine services as a basic benefit in their plans.

December 2, 2018 in U.S..
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McClaughry: Dealing with pre-existing conditions

During the last national election campaign Democrats scored points by attacking Republicans for wanting to deny health insurance to people with pre-existing conditions. The Republicans couldn’t muster a good answer, even though they had one readily available.

November 25, 2018 in Commentary.
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Some state officials want to adopt Bernie-style health care. Here’s what it would cost.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has not let up in his push for single-payer health care — and some state legislators are matching his proposal.

November 6, 2018 in U.S..
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WSJ editor: Dems will end private insurance, force entire market into government hands

“The Bernie plan, which has been endorsed by most House Democrats, is to end Medicare, end all private insurance — all of us going into a new government plan.”

November 5, 2018 in U.S..
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A healthier and more affordable Vermont without CON laws

Thanks to a new study, we now know much money Vermont has been hemorrhaging with certificate of need requirements for the past couple of decades.

November 5, 2018 in Commentary.
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McClaughry: Trump’s Ill-conceived drug price proposal

Is there a more promising way to lower prescription drug prices, not just in Medicare Part B, but in every U.S. market? Of course. Amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1962.

November 4, 2018 in Commentary.
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How Trump’s new rule aims to expand health coverage and lower costs

The Trump administration just announced a major regulatory change that could significantly expand access to affordable health coverage and increase the choice of health plans, particularly among workers and their families in small businesses.

October 29, 2018 in Commentary.
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Zupan: America can make health care work for everyone

I will not support Obama-style single-payer health insurance that my opponent, Bernie Sanders, has pushed on Americans for decades, to the detriment of our national wellness and economy.

October 25, 2018 in Commentary.
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The Big Hammer to force everyone to buy health insurance

No matter what exemptions are agreed upon, the Big Hammer will still fall on thousands of Vermonters. This will be an unfair Robin Hood-in-reverse scheme, and an intolerable intrusion upon the liberty of Vermonters.

October 22, 2018 in Commentary.
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Trump order enables Vermont Chamber members to have health insurance again

The health insurance that emerged has been dubbed “VACEplus Health Plans.” It was approved by the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation and is available for businesses with 100 and fewer employees.

October 22, 2018 in Commentary.

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