This morning, Gov. Tony Evers issued Emergency Order #12, the “Safer at Home” order, directing all individuals in Wisconsin to stay at home, limiting non-essential travel, and ceasing all non-essential business operations. The order is effective 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24 through Friday, April 24. The order directs all individuals in Wisconsin to stay at home. […]
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COVID-19 Update
Executive & Emergency Orders Executive Order #72 – Declaring a public health emergency.The order directs the state Department of Health Services to lead the response, including by suspending provisions of administrative rules that would hinder response actions or increase the health threat. The order directs all state agencies to assist as appropriate. Additionally, the order declares […]
Federal Appeals Court Rules on ACA Individual Mandate
The federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Dec. 18, 2019, that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate is unconstitutional. However, the court remanded the case back to the federal district court in Texas to decide how much of the rest of the ACA is unconstitutional. In December 2018, the district court ruled the entirety of the […]
Survey Shows Dental Insurance Enrollees Are Highly Satisfied with Coverage
A survey recently released by America’s Health Insurance Plans shows dental insurance enrollees are highly satisfied with their providers and coverage. Overall, the survey found consumers were happy with their ability to find in-network, high quality, and affordable dental care. Highlights of the survey included: 83 percent of respondents said they are extremely/very satisfied or […]
Wisconsin Withdraws From ACA Lawsuit
Attorney General Josh Kaul has withdrawn Wisconsin from a multistate lawsuit seeking to declare the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional. Wisconsin and Texas had originally led the litigation under former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel. The lawsuit argues that the ACA’s individual mandate is unconstitutional, and, because the individual mandate is “essential” to the ACA, […]
Federal District Court Strikes Down ACA Mandate
A federal district court in Texas has ruled that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate is unconstitutional. The court further found that, because the individual mandate is “essential” to the ACA, the remaining provisions of the law are also invalid. Congress zeroed out the tax penalty appropriation, yet left in place the ACA’s individual […]
Legislature Passes Extraordinary Session Bills Affecting Health Care Industry
Earlier this week, the legislature held an extraordinary session. In addition to confirming over 50 appointees from Gov. Scott Walker, the legislature approved three bills, with the Senate failing to pass a piece of legislation related to preexisting conditions coverage. The Senate convened first, and the Assembly then convened early in the morning on Wednesday […]
The Alliance of Health Insurers strengthens its brand
The Alliance of Health Insurers (AHI) recently unveiled a new logo and website to help heighten awareness of its mission and services. “We see the new logo and website as a great opportunity to increase awareness of our work, as well as engage more effectively with our current and prospective membership,” said Rebecca Larson, AHI […]
Enrollment Summit
Enrollment Summit Presentation by Rebecca Larson, AHI Executive Director – July 16, 2013 (more…)
Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A. Announce 2013 Management and Public Affairs Team
The Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A, (AHI) is pleased to announce their management and government affairs team for 2013. AHI is a nonprofit health insurance trade association, created in 2012 to provide effective reforms and ensure affordable coverage remains within reach for businesses, families and individuals. The Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A., has selected Rebecca […]