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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) › Tribal Governments

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal... more +

House Moves Forward on President Biden’s COVID-19 Stimulus Plan

Polsinelli on 2/19/2021

Earlier this month, the House and Senate approved a fiscal 2021 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 5), directing committees to use the budget reconciliation process to draft COVID-19 relief legislation consistent with President...more

Drug Pricing and Surprise Billing: Recent Actions and Outlook

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 8/8/2019

Recent months have seen a flurry of activity in Congress on prescription drug pricing and surprise medical bills as lawmakers seek to address rising consumer health care costs. Several House and Senate committees have...more

Seven Tips for Tribal Governments to Reduce Tribal Member Taxes in 2019

Holland & Knight LLP on 2/5/2019

• With Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives, tax provisions affecting tribal governments and their members are once again on the table for discussion. • This notice provides an overview of seven...more

Six Tips for Tribal Governments to Reduce Tribal Member Taxes in 2018

Holland & Knight LLP on 2/26/2018

• President Donald Trump on Dec. 22, 2017, signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the first major overhaul of the U.S. tax system in over 30 years. • Although few of the enacted provisions are specific to Indian Country, several...more

American Indian Law and Policy: 10 Things You Need to Know - December 2017

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 12/8/2017

Congress returned from the Thanksgiving holiday with an intense workload that must be completed by the end of the year. Tax reform remains a focus, and the Republican-controlled Congress is still committed to getting a final...more

Six Tips for Tribal Governments to Reduce Tribal Member Taxes in 2017

Holland & Knight LLP on 2/1/2017

As the Republican-led Congress and White House move forward on the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and major tax-reform legislation, there are several new opportunities that may benefit tribal governments and their...more

Legislative Opportunities for Tribal Governments Under the Trump Administration

Holland & Knight LLP on 11/21/2016

With the advent of a Republican-controlled White House and Congress, many who work in Washington, D.C., on behalf of Indian tribes may be tempted to adopt a defensive posture. But while it always is important to defend tribal...more

Tribal Employment and Jobs Protection Act Seeks to Exempt Native American Tribes from ACA

Stinson LLP on 6/23/2016

The Tribal Employment and Jobs Protection Act (H.R. 3080) could have a big impact on tribes if it becomes law. The legislation, which was passed by the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee June 15, seeks to exempt Native...more

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - July 2015 #3

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/22/2015

In quick succession, governors in Alaska and Utah announce Medicaid expansions this week; Iowa is transitioning its expansion away from the Marketplace to Medicaid managed care, for now; and, HHS extends its exception to...more

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