Effects of the Healthcare Reform in Arizona

Despite the beliefs of many that the new Healthcare Reform in Arizona is the demise of the healthcare system in this country, the existing healthcare system has been on a crash course toward destruction for quite some time. If changes were not made, the year 2019 would see 30 percent more people without health insurance in 29 different states, and at least 10 percent more in all the other states. In 27 states, premiums for businesses would have doubled and fewer individuals would receive employer sponsored healthcare insurance coverage. Everyone, from individuals to businesses, even states themselves, has felt the pressure of rising healthcare insurance costs.

The new Arizona Health Insurance Reform bill means significant change. Millions of people currently without medical insurance coverage will be able to get health insurance as a result of the Healthcare Reform in Arizona. Premiums and out-of pocket costs will be lower and the new system offers health insurance stability, so that regardless of whether you are unemployed, changing jobs or self-employed you will have access to health insurance that is high quality and cost-effective thanks to the Arizona Health Insurance Reform. It is the hope of many that the new Arizona health insurance market, also known as the health insurance exchanges will be competitive enough to keep the cost of coverage down.