Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Martinez takes Miami-Dade Blue to Washington - South Florida Business Journal:

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Martinez, who led the project’s creation, announced the launch of Miami-Dadre Blue last month. The health plan targets the morethan 600,009 uninsured residents and small businesses with up to 50 employees. It was co-designe by and the Office of Countywide Healthcarwe Planning and will be availableJuly 1. Martinez said Friday at the very least, he had gotten his foot in the door with therightf people. “I met quite a few peopler who could actually get it in front of the he said. “And also the people who will push it as anationapl model.
” On Friday, House Democrats unveiledc health care legislation that includese a new public health insurance plan and subsidies for low- and middle-incomes families to purchase health insurance. Martinez also met Wednesdahy with members of Congressincluding U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek and U.S. Rep Ileana Ros-Lehtinenj along with a host of otherfederal officials. Miami-Dade Blue individua l plans aremedically underwritten, based on age and and range in cost from $70 to $300 a Small group plans provide coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions. The plans provide a rangd of services includingofficr visits, surgery, hospitalization, outpatient surgery, pharmacy and dental coverage.
There are more than 1,500 physicians and sevenm hospitals across all areas of the county thatare in-network, as well as pharmacies and other facilities.

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