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‘Repeal Dodd-Frank’ Is a Mere Sound Bite

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‘Repeal Dodd-Frank’ Is a Mere Sound Bite

All-or-nothing policy proposals, like President Trump's wish to dump Dodd-Frank in total, are not realistic: Princeton professor.

By Lauren Wright | September 20, 2017

‘TrumpCare’ to Increase Uninsured by 24 Million

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‘TrumpCare’ to Increase Uninsured by 24 Million

A CBO report “makes clear that TrumpCare will cause serious harm to millions of American families," Sen. Charles Schumer says.

By Matthew Heller | March 14, 2017

Cap on Benefits Tax Breaks Could Shake up Companies

Cap on Benefits Tax Breaks Could Shake up Companies

The days of a total tax exclusion for employer-sponsored insurance may be numbered.

By Rohit Kumar | March 1, 2017

Don’t Count on ACA Repeal Anytime Soon

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Don’t Count on ACA Repeal Anytime Soon

Republicans may not be able to quickly dismantle President Obama's signature health-care law.

By David McCann | January 4, 2017

Obamacare Fuels Rapid Rise in Health Spending

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Obamacare Fuels Rapid Rise in Health Spending

As the main provisions of the ACA were implemented, spending increased 5.3% and 5.8% in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

By Matthew Heller | December 5, 2016

Trump’s Obamacare: What Employers Can Expect

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Trump’s Obamacare: What Employers Can Expect

Post-election, Trump and his advisers have begun to rethink whether immediate outright repeal is possible or even advisable.

By Amy Gordon and Susan Nash | November 16, 2016

GAO Finds Misuse of ACA Reinsurance Fees

GAO Finds Misuse of ACA Reinsurance Fees

The watchdog says the Obama administration violated the ACA by allocating all the fees to insurers and none to the Treasury Department.

By Matthew Heller | October 3, 2016

Aetna Joins Insurer Exodus From ACA Exchanges

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Aetna Joins Insurer Exodus From ACA Exchanges

The nation's third-largest insurer will stop selling plans on exchanges in 11 states, fueling concerns about the viability of the marketplaces.

By Matthew Heller | August 17, 2016

U.S. Spending On Health Care to Be Less Than ACA Estimated

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U.S. Spending On Health Care to Be Less Than ACA Estimated

The health-care reform law has contributed to the lower projections for the next four years, but so has a slow-growing economy.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 21, 2016

Employers Get More Time for Obamacare Reporting

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Employers Get More Time for Obamacare Reporting

Treasury, IRS extend Feb. 29 paper and March 31 electronic deadlines for companies with more than 50 employees.

By Matthew Heller | January 1, 2016

Rallying Against the Cadillac Tax

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Rallying Against the Cadillac Tax

Companies, unions, and politicians on both sides of the aisle seek to repeal the coming excise tax on high-cost health plans.

By David McCann | December 15, 2015

Deadline Looms for ‘Tax Extenders’ Package

Deadline Looms for ‘Tax Extenders’ Package

Lawmakers in Congress have until year-end to resolve issues including the "Cadillac" tax provision of Obamacare.

By Matthew Heller | December 7, 2015

U.S. Health Care Spending Rises 5.3%

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U.S. Health Care Spending Rises 5.3%

Retail prescription drugs were among the fastest-growing categories, up 12.2%.

By Matthew Heller | December 3, 2015

Like It or Not, It’s Time to Face Obamacare

Workplace Issues

Like It or Not, It’s Time to Face Obamacare

With Supreme Court ruling in favor of the government, the "employer mandate" stays in place and companies should start working to avoid the "Cadillac Tax."

By David McCann | June 25, 2015

GOP Offering Fixes if ACA Subsidies Are Struck Down

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GOP Offering Fixes if ACA Subsidies Are Struck Down

With Obamacare hanging in the balance, Republicans seek temporary protection for people who would lose their subsidies.

By Matthew Heller | June 12, 2015