by tyler | Jan 31, 2012 | Blog Posts
Since passage of the Affordable Care Act, premiums have gone down and enrollment has gone up in the Medicare Advantage program. According to an announcement today by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services:Medicare Advantage premiums will be seven percent lower...
by tyler | Jan 30, 2012 | Blog Posts
Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new rule to ensure equal access to federally assisted housing for all Americans regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The rule will go into effect in March and will help end...
by tyler | Jan 29, 2012 | Blog Posts
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new rules that will help states and taxpayers save an estimated $17.7 billion over the next five years on prescription drugs bought through Medicaid. The rules are intended to implement a provision of...
by tyler | Jan 29, 2012 | Blog Posts
This week, the House will consider seven bills, ranging from aviation to healthcare.Legislation under consideration this week includes:Motion to go to Conference on the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 658): extends authorization...
by tyler | Jan 25, 2012 | Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) and Senators Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter this week urging the Social Security Administration to delay the closing of the Norwalk Social Security office until the Administration provides the...