"These materials were prepared to assist regulators, lawmakers, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) during ongoing implementation of the comprehensive insurance reforms called for by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA). The purpose of these recommendations is to convey the perspectives of consumer advocates on appropriate standards and guidelines for implementing these reforms, which will go into effect in 2014." [56 page list and detailed discussion prepared by 20 consumer groups, including American Heart Association, Consumers Union, Insurance Law Center at Univ. of Connecticut School of Law, and others.]  MORE >>