Sunday, February 12, 2017

The Future of Health Reform - VIII - Obamacare Implementation Timeline

It has been 8 years since Obamacare has passed, and the law is virtually in full effect. Most of the changes were implemented in the initial years after the law's passage, up to 2014. A full listing of the timeline is here:


2010:



The goal of this law is to reward startups with tax credits who work on novel therapies.


This is a $250 rebate to Medicare beneficiaries who reach the Part D coverage gap. Aimed at closing the donut hole.


Tax credit for small companies that choose to provide health insurance to their employees.


Increases the Medicare rebate % for branded drugs to 23%.


Provides approval path for generic biologic drugs.


2011:


2012:


2013:


2014:


2015:


2016:


2018: