Healthcare Reform

January 13, 2012

Essential benefits could vary from state to state

Controversy surrounding "essential benefits" continues to stir up questions and apprehension as a result of HHS allowing state officials to choose their template for benefits. According the HHS Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, "states will have the option to pick their own standard from among the most typical, popular and proven employer plans in each state." This will result in plans and benefits that could vary state to state.

More on this and other healthcare related news can be found in the January 13, 2012 NAHU Newswire.

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