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 Opportunities and Obstacles in Rural Telehealth
This webinar held on Wednesday May 22, will feature presentations from national telehealth experts who will discuss advances states have made in recent years to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and what challenges still lie ahead for state policymakers. More
American Health Benefit Exchanges
View NCSL comment letters on proposed Federal Rules governing multi-state plans, and standards related to the Essential Health Benefits and more. More
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| | Health Finance Issues, 2013 edition | Reports | 4/20/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14501 | 14501 | This report provides background and multiple resources on the $2.8 trillion world of US health finance. |
| | Health Provider and Industry State Taxes and Fees | Reports | 2/24/2013 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14359 | 14359 | This report details state health provider fees, taxes and assessments; also similar fees on insurers, most of which impact Medicaid funding. |
| | Cafeteria plans used by states to provide health insurance | Reports | 5/13/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=14515 | 14515 | In the past five years, several states are experimenting with a new use for an old idea, aimed at lowering costs for both employees and their employers. Section 125 cafeteria plans were designed as an optional feature for employers; cafeteria plans allow employees to pay for a variety of health care expenses without paying any federal tax on those charges. The result can be a savings of between 25% and 40% of every dollar the employee contributes to his or her plan. |
| | Employer and Individual Tax Incentives to Offer Health Insurance | Bill Summaries/ Databases | 4/15/2011 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13956 | 13956 | Employer Tax Incentives and Credits to Offer Health Insurance |
| | [LegisBrief] Can Cafeteria Plans Expand Health Insurance Coverage?: Oct. 2008 | Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters | 10/20/2008 12:00:00 AM | /default.aspx?tabid=13890 | 13890 | Health premium cafeteria plans—which allow employees to pay for health care benefits without paying federal tax on them—can boost access to insurance. |
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