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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 -

Texas, et. al., v. U.S. – The Fifth Circuit Rules

Groom Law Group, Chartered on 1/10/2020

As you may recall, in late September, we expected a decision from the Fifth Circuit in Texas v. United States—the case challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)—in the fall of...more

Fifth Circuit Issues ACA Ruling, But Severability Question Remains

McDermott Will & Emery on 12/23/2019

A decision in Texas v. United States was issued by a divided three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on December 18, 2019. This case presented once again the question whether the Affordable Care Act...more

NEWSFLASH: Texas v. United States

Dechert LLP on 12/21/2018

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) has survived two trips to the U.S. Supreme Court. It now appears as though a third is likely....more

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