Archive for August, 2010
The Affordable Care Act’s Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
SOURCE: www.healthcare.gov Rising health care costs have made it difficult for employers and unions to provide quality, affordable health coverage for workers and retirees while also remaining competitive in the global marketplace. The percentage of large firms providing workers with retiree health coverage dropped from 66 percent in 1988 to 29 percent in 2009. Many [...]
Agent Orange & Veterans: A 40-Year Wait
SOURCE: The White House Blog, Posted by Secretary Eric K. Shinseki With the unwavering support of President Obama, VA is transforming to meet its 21st century responsibilities. Advocacy, on behalf of every generation of Veterans is central to this transformation. Agent Orange was a blend of herbicides used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam [...]
From OPM: General Schedule Classification & Pay System
SOURCE: www.opm.gov The General Schedule The General Schedule (GS) classification and pay system covers the majority of civilian white-collar Federal employees (about 1.3 million worldwide) in professional, technical, administrative, and clerical positions. GS classification standards, qualifications, pay structure, and related human resources policies (e.g., general staffing and pay administration policies) are administered by the U.S. [...]
NY INSURANCE DEPARTMENT RELEASES 2010 HEALTH INSURER GUIDE
SOURCE: www.ins.state.ny.us Guide Shows Health Plan Appeal Data and Consumer Performance Measures How many times did New Yorkers challenge their health plans’ denials of coverage and how many times did consumers win? How often did providers win? Consumers can find out the answer to these questions and others by reviewing the Consumer Guide to Health [...]
U.S. Department Of Labor’s OSHA Cites U.S. Postal Service In Kansas City, Kansas, With $191,000 In Penalties For Serious And Repeat Safety Violations
SOURCE: osha.gov – Regional Press Release Kansas City, Kansas . . . The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. Postal Service Bulk Mail Center in Kansas City, Kansas for numerous serious and repeat safety violations endangering the health and safety of its employees. OSHA has proposed $191,000 in [...]
VA/NIH Award $6 Million For Substance Abuse Research
SOURCE: www.va.gov Studies To Fill Knowledge Gaps About OIF/OEF Service Members Washington, D.C. . . . The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to award $6 million in grants for research examining the link between substance abuse and military deployments and combat-related trauma. “VA has a commitment to [...]
Veterans With Disabilities To Tee Off In Iowa
SOURCE: www.va.gov Strengthening Self-Esteem Through Adaptive Golf Washington, D.C. . . . Nearly 200 military Veterans are registered to tee-off in a unique golf tournament in Riverside, Iowa, September 6-9, 2010, proving that having a visual impairment or other disability does not mean they cannot lead a full and productive life. “These Veterans, many of [...]
Indianapolis VA Medical Center Launches Health Information Exchange
SOURCE: www.va.gov Partnering With The Indiana Health Information Exchange To Enhance Patient Care Indianapolis . . . The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a new pilot in the Indianapolis region that will improve the delivery of Veterans health information. The Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis will partner with the Indiana [...]
Secretary Sebelius Announces $32 Million To Support Rural Health Priorities
SOURCE: www.hhs.gov Funding Included For Rural Hospitals, Workforce, Veterans And Telehealth HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today more than $32 million in FY 2010 funds to increase access to health care for Americans living in rural areas. The funds reach across seven programs administered by the Office of Rural Health Policy in HHS’ Health Resources [...]
New Insurance Finder Web Tool Simplifies The Process Of Searching For Health Coverage
SOURCE: www.hhs.gov Washington, D.C. . . . The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the release of a new HealthCare.gov web tool available for download that makes searching for coverage options even easier than before. “HealthCare.gov is a valuable resource for small businesses, consumers, and their families to search for coverage [...]
