Healthcare
The future of healthcare reform must focus on improved access to services and a reduction of costs. The soaring costs of healthcare in this country are not only a heavy burden on American families, but are also the primary drivers of our federal debt and deficit. Working families in Maine need affordable healthcare coverage. On average, 1 in 5 dollars every Mainer makes is spent on healthcare - too much. The Affordable Care Act was passed to address these issues; provide affordable healthcare coverage for all, provide opportunities to find better ways to pay for healthcare, and assist employers in providing healthcare for their employees. However passing legislation was only the first step and as regulations are developed, it is absolutely critical that they are reasonable, understandable and carefully implemented, and I am working towards that end.
For more information about how the ACA will impact your business check out the Health Care Changes Wizard tool, which provides employers of all size with custom tailored information, based on size and location, about how the ACA provides affordable coverage options to employees while still allowing you to meet your bottom line. The site will act as a user-friendly hub that connects employers to informational content on tax credits and other provisions of the law from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Treasury Department.
Other Resources:
o Healthcare.gov is the federal government’s primary source of information about the ACA.
o To learn more about federal healthcare reform in Maine contact the Maine Bureau of Insurance at 800-300-5000.
o The Health Insurance Marketplace is a new way to find quality private health coverage that best meets your individual needs. You can talk to a federal healthcare expert at the Marketplace Call Center by calling 800-318-2596.
o To connect with a certified assister and learn about new health insurance options through the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace contact enroll207.
o 2-1-1 Maine is a comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human services available in Maine. To reach a trained specialist call 2-1-1 toll free.
o How the Affordable Care Act Makes Coverage More Affordable
o Why the Law Won't Cause Employers to Drop Coverage
o Get Ready to Get Health Coverage (for consumers)
o Health Insurance Basics: Key Words and Phrases You Need to Know (for consumers)
