Politics & Government

Health Rebate Checks Are in the Mail

One result of the new federal health care reform is a reimbursement check to consumers who were paying too much for their plans.

Health care rebate checks are in the mail for some Florida residents who were found to be over paying, reports TBO.com.

The Affordable Care Act passed by Congress, and upheld by the Supreme Court, sets limits on management fees health companies can collect from consumers.

In Florida, some subscribers to Humana and Florida Blue (formerly Blue Cross and Blue Shield) are are geeting unexpected refund checks in the mail, reports TBO.com.

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A total of three million customers nationwide will get some refund money. The Florida insurers are notifying customers of the rebates prior to sending the checks.

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