Health
The Academy Health Practice Council (HPC) is dedicated to providing policymakers and regulators with insights to navigate the complex landscape of health insurance and healthcare affordability.
The HPC’s commitment to objectivity and precision in this vital sector helps shape and inform decisions that impact the lives of millions of Americans every day.
Controlling Health Care Spending Growth
Explore issues pertaining to the drivers of health care costs and slowing the growth in health care spending.
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Financial Reporting, Risk Management and Solvency
Financial reporting and solvency issues at the state level, such as NAIC related projects on RBC, as well as emerging international solvency issues and federal regulation of insurance companies.
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Health Reform & ACA Implementation
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and other health care reform issues.
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Long-Term Care
Federal and state long-term care issues, including the CLASS Act and LTC pricing/valuation.
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Medicare/Medicaid
Ideas for improving Medicare’s financial stability and insights on Medicaid and CHIP programs.
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HPC Submitted Comments on Review of Agency Actions Related to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid
The Health Practice Council submitted a comment letter to the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), on review of agency…
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid
Comment / Letter
Committee/Subcommittee Comments to Treasury, DOL, and HHS, on Insurance and Health Plan Coverage of COVID-19 Testing
The Individual and Small Group Markets Committee and the Active Benefits Subcommittee submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of…
Topics: Benefits
The Individual and Small Group Markets Committee and the Active Benefits Subcommittee Submitted Comments to Treasury, DOL, and HHS, on Insurance and Health Plan Coverage of COVID-19 Testing
The Individual and Small Group Markets Committee and the Active Benefits Subcommittee submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of Health…
Topics: Benefits
Testimony
Academy Recommendation Letter to HHS on COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force
Academy President Thomas A. Campbell’s letter of recommendation for Annette V. James as a candidate for appointment to the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force as put forward in a presidential…
Topics: Health Equity
Academy Sends Recommendation Letter for Annette James to Be a Member of the U.S. COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force
Academy President Tom Campbell sent a letter of recommendation to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Annette James, chairperson of the Academy’s Health Equity Work Group, as a…
Topics: Health Equity
Issue Brief
Issue Brief on COVID-19’s Impacts on Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Reform Subcommittee’s COVID-19 Work Group issue brief on COVID-19’s potential short-term and long-term impacts on long-term care insurance (LTCI), with a focus on key actuarial and…
Topics: Long-Term Care
Issue Brief on COVID-19&
Issue Brief on COVID-19’s Impacts on Long-Term Care Insurance The Long-Term Care Reform Subcommittee’s COVID-19 Work Group released their issue brief on COVID-19’s potential short-term and…
Topics: Long-Term Care
Comment / Letter
Comment Letter to the NAIC Health RBC Working Group on Investment Income
The Health Solvency Subcommittee sent a comment letter in response to a request from the NAIC’s Health Risk-Based Capital (E) Working Group providing additional detail regarding the potential…Health Solvency Subcommittee Submits Comment Letter to NAIC Health RBC Working Group on Investment Income
The Health Solvency Subcommittee sent a comment letter in response to a request from the NAIC’s Health Risk-Based Capital (E) Working Group providing additional detail regarding the potential…
Comment / Letter
Committee/Subcommittee Comment to CMS on Payment Parameters Proposed Rule
The Individual and Small Group Markets Committee and its Risk Sharing Subcommittee comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment…
Topics: Medicare / Medicaid