Tennessee Legislative Reports - League members may choose to receive the Legislative Report during the state legislative session (mid-January to late April or May). The report, compiled weekly by our lobbyist, Stewart Clifton, tracks issues, bills and legislation of common interest among League members. To receive the report, free, via eMail for one year, send your request, name and eMail address to lwvtenn@gmail.com. A. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Implementation Center: Materials related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including regulations, authorities, and requests for comment.
B. Guiding Principles & Brief for Implementation of a Health Insurance Exchange in Tennessee . This set of principles is enumerated to guide the design of the new insurance exchanges through which individuals and small businesses will obtain affordable coverage. It was developed by nonprofit agencies, community groups, and individuals across Tennessee that are working together to support effective implementation of health reform. (The League of Women Voters of Tennessee has endorsed these principles and played a lead role in their development.) This coalition finds that Health Care is Good for 6 Million Tennesseans
C. White papers & briefs on the cost of health care reform to states:
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