Senator Snowe Asks CBO for Data on Reform Bill

December 4, 2009

Looking for state specific information on how reform would impact premiums

The sole Republican vote to advance the House's version of healthcare reform is now looking for more information on the impact to small businesses and a state by state impact on the premium changes. A Blue Cross Blue Shield Association study claims the incentives and penalties in the Senate version are not significant enough to bring young people into the individual and small business plans which would result in higher premiums.

Other articles of interest in the December 4, 2009 edition of the NAHU Newswire include:

• Senate defeats GOP amendment to reverse Medicare cuts in healthcare reform
• AHIP chief refutes Sebelius' prediction that healthcare reform will cut costs
• Despite AMA backing, other medical groups oppose Senate health bill

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