Think maybe we can get Kathleen Sebelius to give up waivers for Lent?
The Department of Health and Human Services shot past the 1,000-waiver mark last week with a batch of 126 on Friday. And while the department continues to insist the number of waivers has actually slowed over the past few months, one can't help but wonder if this growing number of exceptions invalidates the rule.
Many argue – and I think rightfully so – that all of these annual coverage limit exceptions call into question the actual validity of the law, with absolutely no disrespect to my friends in the limited benefits market.
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