
There’s no doubt that the National Flood Insurance Program has had its share of ups and downs. Over the course of the last year, the program has expired and been extended numerous times. After its last extension, lawmakers decided that it was time to create legislation that would last for years and put an end to policyholders continuously losing their coverage.
The result was HR5114, also known as the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010. This bill is hopefully Congress’ last ditch effort to get the NFIP under control. To
States that were relying on Medicaid to fund specific medical initiatives are disappointed to learn that the money won’t arrive. Also, for those who’ve gone without flood insurance, a bill has been approved continued coverage and those with home insurance in North Carolina have been granted some discounts.
Those without health insurance and on Medicaid may suffer in the coming months as the federal government failed to pass $24 billion in additional funding for states nationwide. In Mas