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The term "Individual Mandate" typically refers to a requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 that all United States residents must obtain "minimum essential... more +
The term "Individual Mandate" typically refers to a requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 that all United States residents must obtain "minimum essential healthcare coverage" unless they qualify for one of eight exemptions under the Act.  The Act defines "minimum essential coverage" and levies penalties against individuals who fail to comply with the mandate.    less -
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Updated Health Care Reform Legislation Comparison Chart

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The chart below compares key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). This chart is current as of July 13, 2017, and as of that date,...more

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Numerous Provisions Affecting Employers in Senate's Draft Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017

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U.S. Senate Republicans on June 22, 2017, released a discussion draft of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), its bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The BCRA follows on the heels of the...more

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The Better Care Reconciliation Act: Similarities to House Health Care Bill, Preserves Parts of ACA

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On June 22, 2017, Senate Republicans released a draft of the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), their much-anticipated version of the legislation to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Despite rumors of a...more

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Can Congress Get to “Yes” on Replacing the Affordable Care Act?

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently gave a candid assessment of the chances of getting an Affordable Care Act (ACA) replacement bill through the Senate, saying “I don’t know how we get to 50 (votes) at the...more

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Issues for Employers as Health Care Legislation Moves to the Senate

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ABSTRACT - Although the American Health Care Act, as passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, mainly affects the individual and small group health insurance markets, it has implications for large employers. The repeal of...more

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The American Health Care Act: Summary of House-Passed Bill to Repeal and Replace Portions of the Affordable Care Act and Next...

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Last week, the House took the first step to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by passing a bill titled “The American Health Care Act” (AHCA). On May 4, 2017, after numerous fits and starts over the past...more

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Will Obamacare Get Trumped? – Trumpcare Measure Gets House Approval

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On May 4, 2017, the House passed by a 217-213 vote, the measure referred to as the American Health Care Act (“Trumpcare”), which is intended to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”)....more

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House of Representatives Passes American Health Care Act – What it Means and Next Steps

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Today, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (the “AHCA”). The AHCA was previously introduced in March but supporters failed to muster sufficient support to bring the legislation to a vote....more

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Manatt on 1332: Hawaii Posts Nation's First State Innovation Waiver Proposal

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Overview - On September 9 Hawaii became the first state to post a draft 1332 waiver proposal for public comment. While Hawaii's waiver proposal is focused on the state's unique 40-year-old employer mandate, the 40-page...more

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Proposed And Final Rules Released Regarding The ACA's Individual Mandate

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In This Issue: - Minimum Essential Coverage ..HHS Proposed Rule - Shared Responsibility Payments and Exemptions ..HHS Proposed Rule ..IRS Proposed Rule ..IRS Final Rule - Essential Health Benefits ...more

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