Category: Media
Thank you to Robert Pear and The New York Times for Featuring Michigan Consumers for Healthcare
Thank you to The New York Times and Robert Pear for featuring the current work of Michigan Consumers for Healthcare. The entire article is avalaible to read here.
Thank you to The Union Edge for featuring Eli Isaguirre
Thank you to The Union Edge for featuring Eli Isaguirre, West Michigan Regional Coordinator at Michigan Consumers for Healthcare. The following is his entire interview with The Union Edge. Isaguirre discussed everything from how the Affordable Care Act impacts Michigan to what…
Press Release: Senator, Are You with the Public or the Insurance Lobby?
Senator, Are You with the Public or the Insurance Lobby? Consumers Do Battle Over Billion Dollar BCBSM “Giveaway” For Immediate Release Contact: Don Hazaert, 734-262-3837 Tuesday, October 16, 2012 don@consumersforhealthcare.org LANSING– Leading state and national consumer advocates will be appearing before…
Press Remarks by Don Hazaert on the Essential Health Benefits
First, let me thank the members of the press for joining us on this afternoon’s call to discuss the state of Michigan’s recommended benchmark for an Essential Health Benefit plan for the private insurance market in Michigan. My name is…
Comments regarding Michigan’s Proposal for Integrated Care for People who are Medicare-Medicaid Eligible
April 4, 2012 Stephen Fitton Director Medical Services Administration P.O. Box 30479 Lansing, MI 48909-7979 Re: Comments regarding Michigan’s Proposal for Integrated Care for People who are Medicare-Medicaid Eligible Dear Mr. Fitton: I write you today on behalf of the…
Radio Interview: Director Don Hazaert speaks to Alisa Zee with CBS Radio
Listen to the radio interview for information on what is currently happening with the Affordable Care Act. Audio: det_rt0422 Michigan Consumers For Health Care (1)~1.mp3
The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act, Amicus Briefs and Challenges
Click here to view the Severability Brief Click here to view the Medicaid Brief Click here to view the Economic Scholar brief Legal Challenges to Health Care Reform are Unfounded National health care reform will help make quality care more…
Letter on Essential Health Benefits Bulletin, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Essential Health Benefits Bulletin, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) Dear Secretary Sebelius: Michigan Consumers for Healthcare (MCH) submits the…
LSJ: If State Fails to Create Exchange, the Feds Will — and Stick Us with the Bill
If State Fails to Create Exchange, the Feds Will — and Stick Us with the Bill By Don Hazaert November 6, 2011 Lansing State Journal The state Legislature is working with various stakeholders to determine how and when to comply…
Press release: More Cash on Hand for Michigan Families, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Will Benefit Both Health Coverage and Personal Finances
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wafa Dinaro 313-622-7038/ Wafa@consumersforhealthcare The Bottom Line on Health Reform: More Cash on Hand for Michigan Families The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Will Benefit Both Health Coverage and Personal Finances Spotlight on Affordable Care Act…