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1099 Fix: Democrats Pan Subsidy Clawback Change
By Allison BellDemocrats are charging that Ways and Means Committee Republicans are trying to squeeze struggling middle-income families to pay for a Form 1099 reporting provision fix.
February 18, 2011
PPACA: The Battle of the H.R. 1 AmendmentsOpponents of the Affordable Care Act have used floor proceedings for H.R. 1, a continuing resolution needed to fund the government through the remainder of the fiscal year, as a vehicle for attacking the act.
February 18, 2011
Earnings: Universal American, WellCare, Molina, HealthSpring, EHealth, AXA, INGMore life and health insurers and insurance distributors reported earnings this week.
February 18, 2011
1099 Fix: Democrats Pan Subsidy Clawback ChangeDemocrats are charging that Ways and Means Committee Republicans are trying to squeeze struggling middle-income families to pay for a Form 1099 reporting provision fix.
February 18, 2011
PPACA: Is it Constitutional?An Affordable Care Act provision requiring individuals to buy health insurance was called tyranny by some and an appropriate government function by others at a recent government hearing.
February 17, 2011
Rich Medicare seniors: get ready to pay moreWhile the Obama administration trumpets the new health care provision that eventually will close the "doughnut hole," it rarely mentions another piece of the law which requires affluent Medicare beneficiaries to pay more for prescription drugs.
February 17, 2011
CMS Unveils 2012 Medicare Advantage Payment ProposalThe federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says preliminary 2012 payment policies for Medicare drug and health plans should maintain beneficiary choice.
February 17, 2011
Panel OKs 1099 Fix BillsA House panel has approved a Form 1099 reporting fix bill that is different from a fix passed by the Senate several weeks ago.