Independence Blue Cross strongly supports comprehensive health care reform that would extend coverage to all Americans and provide quality, affordable care. As legislation for health care reform takes shape over the coming months, we will remain deeply engaged in the national discussion and focused on advocating for what we believe will best serve our members.
HEALTH CARE REFORM FEATURED NEWS
March 3 — President Obama makes final push for the health care overhaul and sets a timetable for a bill to be passed within weeks.
February 26 — President Obama’s health care summit does not appear to bring Democrats and Republicans any closer to a bi-partisan solution.
February 24
- The House votes to strip health insurance companies of antitrust exemption. Read more.
- The insurance industry trade group AHIP posted this in response.
February 22
February 18 — A Wall Street Journal editorial highlights the significant impact of the regulatory process on rate increases, like those recently announced by California's Anthem.
Health Care Reform
This section contains information relevant to health care reform, such as the ideas and proposals currently under review and when and how they could become law. It also includes our positions on reform and those of the insurance industry, as well as details on the reasons for rising health care costs.
Overview
Our Position on Key Issues
Health Care Reform Timeline
News and Updates
Key Stakeholders
About Rising Health Care Costs
The “Top Ten” Misconceptions About Health Insurers
Summaries of Reform Legislation
Glossary of Key Terms
Health Care Reform
