by keith | Jun 17, 2021 | ACA, News and Updates
On June 17, 2021, the Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decision in California v. Texas, upholding the Affordable Care Act once again in a 7-2 ruling. The Court did not reach the merits of whether the now $0 individual mandate penalty rendered the law...
by keith | May 1, 2019 | ACA, News and Updates, Waivers
On May 1, 2019, CMS released a request for information to solicit ideas for developing a “State Relief and Empowerment Waiver” plan. The RFI is part of the Administration’s effort to offer states options for implementing alternative approaches to their insurance...
by keith | Sep 20, 2017 | ACA, Legislation, News and Updates
In a final effort prior to the expiration of their budget reconciliation bill on September 30th, Republican senators Lindsey Graham (SC) and Bill Cassidy (LA) have introduced a new proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The plan would terminate the ACA’s...
by keith | Jun 26, 2017 | ACA, Legislation, News and Updates
On June 26th, the Senate released a new version of its health reform repeal and replace bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, that would impose a six month waiting period to begin coverage for people with significant breaks in coverage during a year. The initial...
by keith | Jun 26, 2017 | ACA, Legislation, News and Updates
On June 26, the CBO released its score of the Senate’s version of the repeal and replace act, the “Better Care Reconciliation Act.” According to the CBO, the Senate bill would save roughly $321 billion over 10 years–$202 billion more than the...
by keith | Jun 22, 2017 | ACA, Legislation, News and Updates
On June 22, 2017, the Senate released a discussion draft of its version of the House’s “American Health Care Act.” The Senate’s “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017” includes many of the provisions of the House bill, including...