Table of Contents The Council's Advocacy Efforts Letters to Congress/Get Involved! Legislative Activity Stakeholder Solutions Talking Points / In The News Other Resources
Washington is working to dramatically reform the health care system at a rapid pace, and the role of brokers could be significantly impacted. The Obama administration and Congressional leaders are sending alarming signals to the broker community with comments suggesting that the role of brokers may be minimized in a new government program to “reduce administrative costs.” We at The Council are engaging with administration officials, members of Congress and industry allies to preserve the employer-based system and underscore the value brokers serve in the current system. But help from you and your company may be critical to our efforts. The following resources are posted for you, your employees and your clients to use in efforts to influence the debate in Washington and urge your representatives to oppose a government-sponsored plan. This page will be updated regularly with Council activities and tools for your efforts on the ground.
The Council's Advocacy Efforts
Coalition Letter to the U.S. Senate on Key Broker Issues Industry Letter Opposing 24-Hour Coverage Amendment Council Letter on Co-op Administration September 17 Government Affairs Conference Call Update (TRT: 27 min.) ABC Letter Outlining House Bill's Impact on ERISA Plans July 16 Government Affairs Conference Call Update (TRT: 18 min.) July 9 Government Affairs Conference Call Update (TRT: 21 min.) June 25 Government Affairs Conference Call Update (TRT: 20 min.) Council Letter to Senate HELP Committee, June 15, 2009
Producer Groups Join Forces On Health Care Reform Legislative Fly-In Brokers Needed in DC July 14-15 May 29 Member FYI: Daschle/Leavitt/Dean Converge on Health Care May 20 Webinar Featuring The Council’s Joel Wood, SVP Government Affairs:
Letter to Congress Underscoring Broker Value, May 7, 2009 Policy Brief –The Agent/Broker View on Health Care Reform and Benefits Related Business Letter to Congress Opposing Reconciliation Letter to President Obama Urging Focus on Controlling Costs FAME Study – The Good, The Bad (and Occasionally, Ugly): A Survey of Literature Analyzing the Advantages and Disadvantages of the Employer-Based Health Insurance System
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Letters to Congress/Get Involved! (Members Only)
Oppose House Health Care Reform Bill
Health Care Reform Congressional Fly-In - July 14-15, Washington DC June 11 Call to Action Letter Template for Companies and Clients April 23 Call to Action Letter Template
Legislative Activity
Steptoe and Johnson’s Analysis on House-Passed Legislation
Key Votes on Health Care Reform House Health Care Reform Legislation Senate Finance Committee Legislation (America's Health Future Act of 2009) As Amended Finance Chairman’s Mark: America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009 Revenue Impact of Health Proposals House Tri-Committee Health Care Legislation Steptoe Analysis on Senate HELP Committee's Latest Draft Legislation (July 2, 2009) House Tri-Committee Legislation
Official CBO Scores on Health Care Reform Legislation New Democrat Coalition's Health Reform Priorities Draft Senate HELP Committee Reform Legislation Senate Finance Committee’s Options for Financing Health Care Reform Senate Finance Committee’s Options for Expanding Coverage through Public Plans and a Government Exchange Blue Dog Position on a Public Option GOP Health Care Handbook New Democrat Network’s Health Care Principles House Republican Health Care Solutions Group
Stakeholder Solutions
Health Care Stakeholders Detail Plans to Lower Costs American Benefits Council – Condition Critical: Ten Prescriptions for Reforming Health Care Quality, Cost and Coverage From America’s Health Insurance Plans:
President Obama's Plan to Lower Health Care Costs and Ensure Affordable, Accessible Health Coverage for All
Talking Points / In The News
Council Health Care Reform Talking Points
Insurance Brokers Seek to Protect Role in Health System (Subscription required) By Carrie Dann | CongressDaily, July 14, 2009 Consumers Need to Enter Discussions on Reform By Chris Nadeau | Boston Business Journal, July 10, 2009 Healthcare "Navigators" a Bum Steer By Ken Crerar, Council President | American Agent & Broker, July 1, 2009 How to Stop Socialized Health Care By Karl Rove | Wall Street Journal, June 11, 2009 Tax Exclusion v. Business Deduction Talking Points Cat’s Cradle: Untangling the U.S. Health Care System by Michael Turpin HR Should Stand for Health Reform by Michael Turpin Saving Private Healthcare by Michael Turpin Waiting for Dr Godot by Michael Turpin Harry and Louise Go To Washington by Michael Turpin
Other Resources
National Coalition on Benefits American Benefits Council Coverage That Works Coalition CBO Report: Key Issues in Analyzing Major Health Insurance Proposals www.GetHealthReformRight.org