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Senators Float Seniors Tax Hike Prevention Act of 2017
By Melanie WaddellWithout action, the income threshold after which seniors can deduct health care expenses from their taxes will rise this year.
October 18, 2017
Sudden Cost-Sharing Reduction End Could Thump Florida BlueFigures from Avalere show the mid-year change might cost all affected carriers about $1 billion.
October 17, 2017
Trump Is Open to an ACA Deal With the Democrats: Lamar AlexanderThe Tennesee Republican says he has the president's blessing to work Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.
October 17, 2017
Tax Overhaul Off to Rocky Start as Senators Bicker Over BudgetBad feelings over the Affordable Care Act continue to stink up the Capitol.
October 17, 2017
Specter of Corporate Exodus Leaves Connecticut Budget in CrisisAetna is not the only company move its headquarters out of the Nutmeg State.
October 17, 2017
Trump Praises Deal to Trade Temporary ACA Cash for State FlexibilityLamar Alexander says his agreement with Patty Murray could speed up approvals for Iowa's waiver proposal.
October 17, 2017
Senators Get Deal to Prop Up Obamacare, Keep Subsidies Trump CutThe deal still has to make it through both houses of Congress and be signed by Trump.
October 17, 2017
Insurers Wrestle With Dementia Care Quality StandardsPlan managers want to figure out how to build caregiver support into any standards.