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Sen. Vitter Asks How Congress is a Small Business

Sen. David Vitter has demanded that the IRS explain why Congress, with more than 12,000 employees and dependents, is classified as a “small business” for purposes of the Affordable Care Act.

The Louisiana Republican sent a letter to John Koskinen, Commission of the IRS, asking if the..

Sen. Vitter Asks How Congress is a Small Business
Appeals Court Upholds ACA Contraceptive Mandate
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Appeals Court Upholds ACA Contraceptive Mandate

A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta ruled that four Catholic organizations were not “substantially burdened” by..
Wyoming’s Governor Loses on Medicaid Expansion
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Wyoming’s Governor Loses on Medicaid Expansion

Despite vocal support by Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead, a Republican, the State Senate rejected a proposal to expand Medicaid. The vote means Wyoming will..
Reminder and How-To on Shared Responsibility Payments
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Reminder and How-To on Shared Responsibility Payments

The IRS issued a reminder that the Affordable Care Act requiresindividuals to have qualifying health care coverage, qualify for an exemption, or..
“Cadillac Tax” Will Lower Premiums, CBO Says
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“Cadillac Tax” Will Lower Premiums, CBO Says

The so-called “Cadillac Tax” on high-cost employer-based health insurance plans that will be imposed starting in 2020 will result lower premium..
Reporting Health Coverage on Tax Forms
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Reporting Health Coverage on Tax Forms

While most taxpayers will simply need to check a box on their tax returns to indicate they had health coverage for all of 2015, the IRS points out..
Former Governor Hopes to Save Kentucky’s Exchange
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Former Governor Hopes to Save Kentucky’s Exchange

Kentucky’s previous governor, Democrat Steve Beshear, has launched a statewide petition drive aimed at saving KYNECT, the state exchange implemented..
Coverage Differences at Large and Small Companies
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Coverage Differences at Large and Small Companies

Despite the changes in the health insurance market resulting from the Affordable cost_of_careCare Act, large differences remain in the insurance..
12.7 Million Select Plans During Open Enrollment
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12.7 Million Select Plans During Open Enrollment

About 12.7 million consumers selected health insurance plans through the Health Insurance Marketplaces during the 13 weeks of Open Enrollment, the ..
Calculating FT and FTE Employees
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Calculating FT and FTE Employees

The IRS has issued a reminder to employers that they must determine whether they are Applicable Large Employers for purposes of the Affordable Care..