Affordable Care Act

Nov 22, 2013

Affordable Care Act keeps Knudson’s phone ringing

Jennifer Knudson’s phone is ringing off the hook.

Sep 30, 2013

Another big year on tap at US Supreme Court

After two high court terms full of high-profile cases ranging from the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act to the fate of same-sex marriage laws, no one is calling the upcoming term a blockbuster. But perhaps they should be.

Sep 13, 2013

Despite delay, clock is ticking for ACA employment mandate

Businesses got a temporary reprieve in July when the Obama administration announced a yearlong delay in the enforcement of the federal requirement that employers provide health care coverage to workers or pay a fine.

Aug 22, 2013

US Supreme Court battle brews over contraception coverage, religious rights

Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld most of the Affordable Care Act, high court drama over the federal health care law continues.

May 6, 2013

Businesses sue IRS over employer health insurance mandate rule

A group of small businesses have filed a lawsuit challenging a rule imposed by the Internal Revenue Service under the federal health care law, alleging that the agency exceeded its authority by expanding the law’s employer mandate.

Mar 13, 2013

Insurers warn of ‘Obamacare’ sticker shock

Some Americans could see their insurance bills double next year as the health care overhaul law expands coverage to millions of people.

Feb 28, 2013

Major changes affecting health information privacy

Health care reform. Obamacare. The Affordable Care Act. Whichever term you use, privacy and protection of personal health information is one area of concern to insurers, health care providers, employers and individuals alike.

Feb 25, 2013

Former Solicitor General to speak in Milwaukee

The former Solicitor General of the United States will speak in Milwaukee in March.

Feb 4, 2013

Government agency issues contraceptive coverage rule

The Obama administration has issued a proposed rule under the federal health care law that would allow certain religious organizations to opt-out of providing mandatory contraceptive coverage to employees. But the rule also would allow employees to obtain outside coverage with no co-pays and at no cost to the organizations.

Dec 31, 2012

Obamacare expected to keep lawyers busy in 2013

Few pieces of federal legislation will have a more wide-ranging effect on the practice of law in 2013 than the Affordable Care Act.

Nov 26, 2012

Obama administration moves forward on health care regulations

The Obama administration has issued proposed rules under the Affordable Care Act that prohibit insurers from discriminating against people with preexisting health conditions and that outline policies and standards for health benefit plans and wellness programs, agency officials announced.

Sep 24, 2012

Scalia opines on canons of interpretation

In the most anticipated decision of the U.S. Supreme Court’s last term, the fate of the American health care system hinged on the meaning of a single word: “penalty.”

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