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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 -

Healthcare Law Review: Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

Foley & Lardner LLP on 10/11/2019

The U.S. healthcare industry remains at a crossroads. The healthcare reform legislation passed under President Barack Obama in 2010, officially called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) but widely referred...more

Affordable Care Act Declared Unconstitutional: What Does It Mean?

McGuireWoods Consulting on 12/21/2018

On Dec. 14, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor declared the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional. The case, Texas v. Azaar, was brought earlier this year, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court ruling of the law as...more

As Congress Struggles With ACA Repeal, Trump Administration Moves Forward With Regulatory Reform

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/31/2018

The Trump administration and Republican-led Congress spent substantial time and political capital in 2017 on efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and enact sweeping Medicaid reform. By the end of the...more

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/17/2018

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

Tax Reform Changes to Healthcare

Holland & Knight LLP on 12/22/2017

Following a final vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday morning, Dec. 20, 2017, Congress sent the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) to President Donald Trump's desk. In addition to extensive revisions to the tax...more

What's New In Washington - December 2017

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

December is often the busiest time in Washington, and this year is no different as Congress races toward the holiday finish line. There is still a multitude of problems to solve before members can head back to their...more

The Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 vs. The American Health Care Act: Summary of Key Differences

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 6/26/2017

On June 22, 2017, Senate Republicans released a discussion draft of their proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), titled the “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017” (BCRA). Beyond the title change,...more

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

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints on 6/8/2017

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

Issues for Employers as Health Care Legislation Moves to the Senate

Jones Day on 5/30/2017

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

Fate of the American Health Care Act in the Hands of the Senate

Carlton Fields on 5/5/2017

On May 4, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) by a slight majority (217-213). As we previously wrote, AHCA...more

The ERISA Litigation Newsletter - December 2016

Proskauer Rose LLP on 12/21/2016

This month Richard Zall, Chair of Proskauer's Health Care Department, explores developments likely to occur with respect to the Affordable Care Act as a result of the new administration. In our Rulings, Filings and...more

What Trump’s HHS Secretary Appointment Could Mean for Healthcare Providers

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA on 12/2/2016

President-elect Donald Trump announced on November 28, 2016, that current House Budget Chair Representative Tom Price is his choice for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. Many providers are wondering what health care...more

The Healthcare Sector and the Future of ACA Implementation

Morgan Lewis on 7/17/2012

Even with the lingering uncertainty over Medicaid program expansion, the High Court's decision brings some certainty and the need to focus on ramifications of ACA implementation. On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court held...more

Preparing for the U.S. Supreme Court’s Healthcare Decision

Morgan Lewis on 5/1/2012

By taking a number of interim steps, employer group health plans can position themselves to respond quickly and appropriately — whether healthcare reform is upheld, partially upheld, or struck down. After three...more

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