Category: Testimonial
Guest Blog: HHS and their final ruling on the Exchange
Health and Human Services (HHS) announced their “final” rulings on state Exchange regulations. As a consumer, I was hoping for a little clarity on pending issues such as who will be navigators, if HHS would tighten regulations on states to…
Happy 2nd Birthday Affordable Care Act; Guest Blog by Jan Hudson
Today marks the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The ACA, though just a “toddler,” has accomplished untold good in providing medical care and health security for Michiganians. But, the best is yet to come in 2014, when major provisions will…
Two Years Later: How the Affordable Care Act has helped Michiganders!
For too long, too many hardworking Americans paid the price for policies that handed free rein to insurance companies and put barriers between patients and their doctors. The Affordable Care Act gives hardworking families in Michigan the security they deserve….
Guest Blog: Why the Affordable Care Act makes it better for Small Business Owners
There are some loud voices out there, demanding the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but I don’t think they realize what a disaster that would be for the Nation. The fact of the matter is that the Affordable…
Congressman Dingell Comments on Essential Health Benefits Bulletin
Congressman John Dingell and other Democratic leaders of the House Committees with jurisdiction over health policy sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in response to the Administration’s bulletin on how to define the Essential Health…
Guest Blog: Why People settle for inadequate healthcare
While attending a People 1st Conference in Detroit, Hank Johnson Executive Director of the ARC Detroit said something in regards to services that struck me. He said “for too long people have accepted inadequate services because they are better than…
Guest Blog: Seniors and the Affordable Care Act
Monday was the monthly meeting for the Advocates for Senior Issues in Grand Rapids. This monthly meeting brings anywhere from 100-200 people interested in staying up-to-date on all issues facing seniors. The Advocates are affiliated with the Area Agency on…
Testimony before House Health Policy: Why Should MI Adopt a Healthcare Exchange
Why Should MI Adopt a Healthcare Exchange? Testimony of Don Hazaert, Director, MCH House Health Policy Committee November 3, 2011 Chairwoman Haines and committee members, thank you so much for inviting the Michigan Consumers for Healthcare coalition to speak with…