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| On March 23, 2010, health care reform legislation became federal law. BCBSD understands that the law and accompanying regulations can be a challenge to follow. For that reason, we are committed to keeping you informed as we update our benefits and business policies. Below are links to user-friendly guides and tools; Frequently Asked Questions; and additional resources that may be of interest to you.
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Health Care Reform Implementation Timeline
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Health Care Reform Reference Guide from the Blue Cross and Blue
Shield Association
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Frequently
Asked Questions for Members and Employers
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Other Helpful Websites
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Healthcare.gov — The U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services' site dedicated to health care reform
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Blue
Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) — BCBSA perspectives
on health care reform
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Kaiser Family
Foundation — Health policy, research and analysis related to
reform
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HHS
Regulations — Official regulations and guidance for the health
care reform law
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IRS.gov — Small business tax credit information
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Coverage for Certain Over-the-Counter Drugs
As you may know, health care reform became federal law on March 23,
2010. As part of this law, BCBSD is required to cover certain
over-the-counter (OTC) drugs without cost sharing. As of October 1,
2010, these OTC drugs may be covered, without cost sharing, depending
upon members’ benefits plans. For more information, please
click here.
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