Walker administration renews self-insurance push
Gov. Scott Walker's administration hasn't given up on his push to have the state directly pay for its workers' health insurance instead of getting it through HMOs, telling Republican lawmakers who oppose the idea that the workers could face steep increases in premiums next year under the current system.
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.
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.
Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, rules U.S. District Court in Calif.
The federal Defense of Marriage Act could not be enforced to deny a federal employee the right to have her same-sex spouse covered under her health insurance plan, a U.S. District Court in California has ruled in granting summary judgment.
THE DARK SIDE: I want the pacifists to buy me guns
Now that I’m self-employed again, a friend asked me if it worries me to not have any health insurance anymore.
Health care mandate unconstitutional, says U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania
Congress does not have the authority under the Commerce Clause to require individuals to purchase a minimum level of health insurance coverage, a U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania has ruled in granting summary judgment.
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