March 8, 2010
President Pressing for Health Reform Bill - Would like resolution prior to Easter recess
March 4, 2010
Medicare Covers Fraction of Elderly Health Expenses - Lifetime expenses for a couple after age 65 close to $200,000
March 3, 2010
Medicare Covers Fraction of Elderly Health Expenses - Lifetime expenses for a couple after age 65 close to $200,000
March 2, 2010
President Gives Reconciliation Nod - Democrats work to gather majority support
February 26, 2010
No Resolution in Health Care Summit - Is reconciliation the answer?
February 22, 2010
Healthcare Summit Set for Thursday - Will be broadcast live
February 19, 2010
Senator Gregg Offers "CPR" to White House - Suggestions for Healthcare Reform
February 18, 2010
Healthcare Summit Set For Next Week - Sebelius says House and Senate Bills are the starting point for discussions
February 16, 2010
House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi Urges Reconciliation - Democrats say no need to abandon the idea
February 6, 2010
Progressives Pushing Public Healthcare Option - Talks to include Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
February 5, 2010
NEEBCo Employees Continues to Support Local Charity - Friends of Forgotten Children (FOFC)
February 4, 2010
House Democratic Leaders Introducing Plan B Healthcare Reform Friday - Piecemeal approach now being considered
February 2, 2010
Healthcare Reform Taking Place in Some States - At least 11 states considering expansion of healthcare coverage
January 31, 2010
Is Health Reform Dead or Alive - Depending on whom you listen to, it could be different
January 30, 2010
Fort Dearborn Life Becomes Dearborn Life - Name change became effective January 4, 2010
January 28, 2010
President Urges Congress to Pass Health Reform - House Speaker suggests two-track plan
January 25, 2010
White House Plans to Continue Push for Major Healthcare Reform - Vows to not walk away from American people
January 22, 2010
Pelosi Concedes - She does not have the votes to get the Senate bill through the House
January 21, 2010
President Signals New Tack for Healthcare Reform - No new approach decided on
January 20, 2010
Current Health Reform Bills Could be in Jeopardy - Election of Brown in Massachusetts has lawmakers re-thinking their stance
January 15, 2010
Late Night Agreement Made - "Cadillac Plan" Tax will go into effect in 2018
January 13, 2010
Hidden Costs of Health Reform - Patients to bear additional costs
January 12, 2010
President Signals he May Compromise on "Cadillac Plan" Tax - Labor Unions oppose tax on these plans
January 7, 2010
States Worried About Health Reform Cost Shift - Financial burdens may by force many further into debt
January 6, 2010
No Plans to Appoint a "Formal" House-Senate Conference Committee on Health Reform - Republicans will be excluded from process
January 4, 2010
Twenty-Three Million Could Remain Uninsured Under Healthcare Reform - Constitutionality of reform may make it to the Supreme Court.
December 30, 2009
Is the Nebraska Medicaid Deal "Unconstitutional"? - Ten conservative states prepare lawsuit to challenge Senate reform bill
December 29, 2009
Senate Passed Healthcare Reform Bill - Now the House and Senate must merge the two bills
December 21, 2009
Senate and House pass H.R. 3326, Defense Appropriations Bill - COBRA Subsidy Extension Provisions Included in House-Passed Defense Appropriations Bill
December 18, 2009
COBRA Subsidy Extension Could Be Voted on Before Christmas - Senate has attached it to Defense spending bill
December 17, 2009
Cobra Stimulus Scheduled to End - House has acted to extend benefit but Senate has not
December 16, 2009
Uncertain if Healthcare Bill Will Make it to Presidents Desk Before Year End - President Obama cautiously optimistic
December 15, 2009
Senator Lieberman (I-CT) Opposed to Medicare Buy-in - Threatened to join Republicans in Senate vote
December 14, 2009
Last Weeks Round-up on Healthcare Reform - Managers Amendment sent to CBO for review
December 11, 2009
Reimportation of Prescription Drugs Stalls Senate Healthcare Debate - Could undo agreement between Whitehouse and Pharmaceutical Industry
December 4, 2009
Senator Snowe Asks CBO for Data on Reform Bill - Looking for state specific information on how reform would impact premiums
December 3, 2009
AARP Supports Medicare Cuts in Senate Healthcare Bill - McCain claims cuts to Medicare would impact seniors' access to quality care
December 1, 2009
The Partisan Healthcare Debate Continues - Senator Reid confident the Senate will pass a healthcare bill
November 30, 2009
Senate Set to Debate Healthcare Reform Today - Doubtful if 60 votes there to advance legislation
November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving Items Delivered to Friends of Forgotten Children - Donation made by NEEBCo employees
November 23, 2009
Senate Votes to Start Healthcare Debate - Side by Side Comparison of Both Bills
November 20, 2009
Senate Set to Vote on Saturday Night - First Vote to allow debate on Senate floor
November 19, 2009
Senate Bill Released - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 3590
November 18, 2009
Senate May See Health Bill this Week - Special caucus meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Wednesday
November 16, 2009
Senate Waiting on CBO to Release Cost of Senate Healthcare Reform Bill - Debate could start next week
November 13, 2009
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care #1 Commercial Health Plan - Top ranked plan for five consecutive years
November 12, 2009
Senate May Start Healthcare Debate Next Week - House prepared to remain in session until December 22nd
November 9, 2009
House Passes Health Care Reform Bill - Vote: 220-215
November 6, 2009
President Touts Endorsement of AARP and AMA - Urges Congress to pass healthcare reform
November 4, 2009
Healthcare Reform Legislation Could be Pushed to 2010 - Senate Democrats may not have the 60 votes to prevent a filibuster
November 2, 2009
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announces Cuts - MRI's and CT scans are targets of cuts
October 30, 2009
House Releases "Affordable Health Care for America Act" - Uncertain if they have enough votes to pass it
October 29, 2009
Public Option Has Some Democrats Concerned - Reid may not have votes to push through a public option in final Senate version.
October 26, 2009
Public Option May be Included in the Final Bill - House and Senate Democratic leaders may be close to agreement on some sort of public option.
October 21, 2009
Senator Reid Backs Away From Separate Medicare Doctor Payment Bill - $247 billion cost over 10 years not offset or paid for
October 19, 2009
Healthcare Debate Heating Up - Many seniors oppose health reform despite Administration's concessions
October 16, 2009
NAHU Releases Side by Side Comparison - Senate and House Committees Versions of Healthcare Reform
October 13, 2009
Today is the Day - Vote on Baucus plan expected in Senate Finance Committee today
October 12, 2009
Democratic Healthcare Reform Would Take Three Years to Implement - Increased Taxes and Medicare cuts would start immediately
October 9, 2009
Senate Finance Committee to vote on Baucus Plan - Vote expected next Tuesday.
October 8, 2009
It's in, Baucus Bill: $829 Billion Over Ten Years - CBO analysis finds it would reduce deficit by $81 billion over decade
October 7, 2009
Congressional Business Office Has Yet to Release Finance Committee Bill Score - Some question if it is a sign of bad news.
October 6, 2009
Senate Finance Committee Delays Vote - Waiting for Congressional Business Office review
October 5, 2009
Senate Version of Health Care Reform Scheduled For Vote - Some Democrats refused to pledge support for the bill.
October 1, 2009
Governor Lynch launches HealthFirst - A new wellness-focused insurance plan for small businesses
October 1, 2009
Medicaid Enrollment Increased at Higher Than Expected Rate - Federal aid in stimulus package lessened gap on state budgets
September 30, 2009
Senate Finance Committee Votes Against Public Option - Two additional attempts to add a public option fail.
September 29, 2009
Some States Considering State Constitutional Amendment to Ban Individual Mandate - Legal challenges could cause delays in healthcare changes
September 28, 2009
House Democrats Consider Tax on High Cost Health Plans - May threaten coverage for middle class
September 25, 2009
Health Care Reform Update - Senate Finance Committee pushing through markup version of bill
September 23, 2009
Health Care Reform Bill Would Limit Flex Accounts - flexible spending account contributions to $2,000 per year
September 22, 2009
Major Revision to Baucus Bill Expected - Increased subsidies to moderate income Americans
September 21, 2009
Amendments Could Change Baucus Health Reform Bill - Both sides offer changes.
September 18, 2009
H1N1 Planning Guide for Small Businesses is Available - Released by Homeland Security
September 18, 2009
Senator Baucus' Healthcare Reform Plan Criticized by Both Parties - Plan is too costly to all
September 17, 2009
Data Indicates Massachusetts has Highest Family Coverage Premium in Nation - Average family premium was $13,788 in 2008
September 10, 2009
President Urged Congress to Come Together to Pass Healthcare Reform - Public option still on the table
September 9, 2009
President Obama's Speech to Joint Session of Congress
September 8, 2009
Healthcare Reform Continues to Heat Up. Public option still in the forefront.
September 4, 2009
President to Address Joint Session of Congress - Healthcare Reform is on the Agenda
September 1, 2009
Are Your College Students Covered Under Your Insurance Plans?
August 24, 2009
Healthcare Reform Updates Suggest Scale Down - Representative D. Hoyer says public option may need to be eliminated to pass bill
August 18, 2009
The Healthcare Debate Heats Up! Let Your Elected Officials Know Your Opinion
August 14, 2009
MVP Expands Network Providers Signs Concord Orthopedics and others.
August 13, 2009
Congress in Recess - Healthcare Reform Debate Continues to Heat Up!
July 16, 2009
Governor Signs SB115 - Expands Healthy Kids Program
July 15, 2009
NEEBCo Proud Sponsor 2009 Babe Ruth Softball 16U World Series in Concord NH
July 8, 2009
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care CEO, Charles D. Baker, Resigns
June 26, 2009
CIGNA HealthCare Announces Changes
June 2, 2009
IRS releases 2010 HSA Requirements
May 27, 2009
NEEBCo Participates in Rock'n Race 2009
April 17, 2009
One Time Economic Recovery Payment
March 19, 2009
Department of Labor Issues COBRA and ARRA Model Notices
February 18, 2009
COBRA Premium Subsidy - The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
February 6, 2009
Mandatory Insurer Reporting Law becomes effective January 1, 2009
January 23, 2009
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Chosen as New Carrier for NH Healthy Kids
January 9, 2009
Stop & Shop Offering Free Antibiotics
December 23, 2008
IRS 2009 Mileage Rate Changes
December 4, 2008
Generic Drugs Save YOU Money
November 21, 2008
NEEBCo Assists New Hampshire Food Bank
November 12, 2008
2-1-1 New Hampshire
November 5, 2008
Acute Care Hospital Comparison Released by NH Insurance Department
October 29, 2008
2009 HDHP and HSA Regulatory Limits Released
October 22, 2008
The Great American Smokeout is November 20th!
July 21, 2008
LRGHealthcare and Anthem Reach Agreement
July 17, 2008
Law Passes Requiring Coverage for Obesity & Morbid Obesity
May 19, 2008
SB540 FN Approved by House
April 16, 2008
Anthem and LRGH Healthcare Physicians Contract Expires
March 25, 2008
SB540 Passes New Hampshire Senate
December 27, 2007
Civil Union Questions Answered
September 25, 2007
Insurance Department issues clarification on SB197 and HB 790
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