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House Narrowly Passes ACA Change Bill
By Allison BellThe current version of the American Health Care Act includes an $8 billion MacArthur state waiver program subsidy fund.
May 03, 2017
AHCA Bill to Reach House Floor Today (with Video Link)Kevin McCarthy says the American Health Care Act bill has enough votes to pass.
May 03, 2017
Medica May Exit Iowa, Leaving Many Without ACA Exchange OptionsGreg Bury says someone has to step in and create some stability.
May 03, 2017
Humana Wants to Talk to Medicare Plan BrokersThe carrier says some people got the wrong idea from the Aetna deal talks.
May 03, 2017
Aetna to Quit Virginia's ACA Exchange as CEO Limits RiskThe company will leave Virginia's off-exchange market as well as HealthCare.gov.
May 03, 2017
Comp Time Bill Could Help Absence Management VendorsBut opponents say the bill, passed in the House, includes no protections for workers.
May 03, 2017
Government Doesn't Owe Health Insurers: House to CourtA lower court ruled against Land of Lincoln's efforts to collect risk corridors program payments.
May 02, 2017
Humana Breakup, Penn Treaty Charge Hit Aetna EarningsThe company is not happy with ACA-compliant individual or small-group coverage, executives say.