S.248 - Empowering States to Innovate Act

A bill to allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Empowering States to Innovate Act as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. as introduced.

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2/1/2011--Introduced.Empowering States to Innovate Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to: (1) allow states to apply for waivers of certain health insurance coverage requirements in such Act (including requirements for the establishment of qualified health plans and

Official Summary

2/1/2011--Introduced.Empowering States to Innovate Act - Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to:
(1) allow states to apply for waivers of certain health insurance coverage requirements in such Act (including requirements for the establishment of qualified health plans and health insurance exchanges) for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2014 (currently, January 1, 2017), and
(2) require the waiver application process to begin not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

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Organizations Supporting S.248

  • American College of Physicians
  • American Nurses Association

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05/25/12
Toronto’s Sattalites Touchdown

Long a favorite of Buffalo audiences, the band made a name for itself in our city through repeat performances on the rear stage at Nietzsche’s (248 Allen St.). It’s been a while since the group has graced that venue with its presence ...

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05/18/12
Funktional Flow

What’s next?: The band shares a bill at 10 tonight inside Nietzsche’s (248 Allen St.) with Peanut Brittle Satellite, the Hydration Concept and the MKGs.

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05/17/12
Solar Industry Workers Call on Lawmakers to Protect Solar Energy Jobs

“I am so proud to be working where I am today, in an industry that is truly the future of our clean energy economy,” said Ana Nunez, Compensation and Benefits Manager for Sungevity’s 248 employees. “I urge our state’s leaders to ensure ...

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02/27/12
HHS and Treasury Issue Final Rules on Waivers for States

Section 1332 of the ACA doesn't authorize such Exchange waivers until 2017 but the White House has said that it supports the bipartisan "Empowering States to Innovate" legislation (S. 248, H.R. 844), in legislative ...

Source: Tom Entrikin
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02/27/12
HHS and Treasury Issue Final Rules on Waivers for States

Section 1332 of the ACA doesn't authorize such Exchange waivers until 2017 but the White House has said that it supports the bipartisan "Empowering States to Innovate" legislation (S. 248, H.R. 844), in legislative ...

Source: Tom Entrikin
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02/27/12
HHS and Treasury Issue Final Rules on Waivers for States

Section 1332 of the ACA doesn't authorize such Exchange waivers until 2017 but the White House has said that it supports the bipartisan "Empowering States to Innovate" legislation (S. 248, H.R. 844), in legislative ...

Source: Tom Entrikin
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