Statement on 2012 Health Care Exchange Legislation
May 2, 2012
We look forward to working with the Governor, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, and Health Secretary and Exchange Board Chair Josh Sharfstein to make sure that the Board uses these new powers effectively to keep Maryland at the forefront of fully implementing the federal Affordable Care Act.... Read more »
Health care reform: good for business
April 2, 2012
As a small business owner, I am not a constitutional scholar, but I can definitively say this: the Affordable Care Act is cutting my health care costs and helping my business.... Read more »
Maryland kids win with CHIPRA performance bonus
January 11, 2012
Maryland has just received its second Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) performance bonus from CMS. This recognizes its efforts to identify and enroll eligible children in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Maryland enrolled an additional 41,000 children in FY 2011 alone, and since 2007 we have seen a 34% overall increase in enrollment. Our bonus of $28.3 million represents the highest amount awarded by CMS this year. ... Read more »
Higher alcohol tax in Maryland: Where will the money go?
July 13, 2011
Deputy Director Matt Celentano was interviewed on Mix 106.5 about the alcohol tax, health care and health reform in Maryland.... Read more »
Health care tax credits available for small businesses, nonprofits in Frederick County
June 23, 2011
“We want to do everything we can do to create a business-friendly atmosphere and we want to do everything we can to help small businesses,” said Commissioners’ President Blaine R. Young (R). “The majority of what makes this world go around is small businesses.”... Read more »
Tax credit aims to save businesses thousands
A new federal tax credit could save small businesses in Frederick County thousands of dollars to provide employee health insurance.The Frederick County Health Department and the Frederick County Commissioners launched a new initiative, "Get Connected," on Wednesday to promote the credit.... Read more »
Maryland preps for health care reform
December 31, 2010
DeMarco said he only needs 11 more members to sign on to pass the measure, which he calls "good policy and good politics."... Read more »
Health care on the Marc Steiner show
December 15, 2010
Why the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate is an appropriate and integral part of federal health reform.... Read more »
Judge finds part of health care law unconstitutional
December 14, 2010
A court ruling on the new health care law has drawn strong reaction from lawmakers on both sides of the issue.... Read more »
Andy Harris Cares about His Own Health Care, But Not His Constituents’
November 16, 2010
A Statement by Vincent DeMarco President, Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative It is outrageous that Representative-Elect Andy Harris, who opposed health care for people as a state senator and a candidate for Congress is now demanding government subsidized health care for himself a month early. Maybe he will learn what it would be like for the ... Read more »
