Nancy Kassebaum: “This legislation will clarify the intent of Congress that health risk pools should not be subject to taxation.”

first I would just like to say, it has been a year ago today that the health insurance reform legislation passed unanimously in the Labor Committee. So, it has been a bumpy road to achieve what has been achieved, and, I think, a very…

I agree, that requirement goes to the fundamental nature and purpose of these important safety net providers. All of the health centers must serve all residents of the area served by the center, regardless of an individual's ability to pay…

I wish I could support the amendment of the Senator from North Dakota. I think there is still some difficulty with it that we need to consider, however. But I want to assure you that the TEAM Act does nothing to change the ability for…

The bill establishes standards regarding portability, renewability, and pre-existing conditions, but does not otherwise disturb the association plan world. States will still regulate and certify insured plans, and the Secretary of Labor…