Praeger sees health reform as likely this year
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger on Tuesday said health reform legislation in Congress and the White House is likely and may pass. She noted agreement forming on broad principles including universal coverage and protection for those with pre existing conditions, with subsidies for affordability and debate over a public option. Praeger, a Republican and KHPA board member, warned reform details depend on compromises like potential tort reform and Senate Gang of Six plans.
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Health care premium rise hits workers and firms hard
Kansas employers shoulder larger premium shares for family plans while workers pay more as deductibles rise. Ron Pollack of Families USA cites higher use of care, chronic conditions, and market consolidation as driving costs. Uninsured rates and a so called hidden health tax amplify premiums, underscoring the push for meaningful health care reform.
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