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Self-insured plans fear threat of health reform’s ‘harmful provisions’

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:27:00 +0000

The self-insurance industry faces “potential threats” if the battle over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) forces it to comply with “harmful provisions,” a trade group says.

Self-insured plans fear threat of health reform’s ‘harmful provisions’ via IFAwebnews.

Va. AG office argues health reform law is ‘unprecedented,’ ‘radical’

Bob Graham — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:04:58 +0000

The first court hearing over federal health reform began in Richmond, Va., July 1, where the Virginia Attorney General’s Office argued the law exceeds the limits on federal government described in the U.S. Constitution.

Va. AG office argues health reform law is ‘unprecedented,’ ‘radical’ via IFAwebnews.

Bill mandating autism coverage heads to Paterson’s desk

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:53:08 +0000

A bill requiring health insurers to cover autism-related screenings, diagnoses and treatments is on New York Gov. David Paterson’s desk, awaiting action.

Bill mandating autism coverage heads to Paterson’s desk via IFAwebnews.

Latest health reform mandate suit says religious rights are violated

Bob Graham — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:50:27 +0000

Another lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the mandate that individuals buy health insurance has been filed, this time arguing the law violates people’s religious rights.

Latest health reform mandate suit says religious rights are violated via IFAwebnews.

Cuccinelli counters feds’ claims to dismiss health reform suit

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:30:54 +0000

With a July 1 hearing in federal court looming to hear his case against federal health reform, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has started his argument.

Cuccinelli counters feds’ claims to dismiss health reform suit via IFAwebnews.

Wisconsin requires proof of auto insurance; only New Hampshire doesn’t

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:20:37 +0000

Wisconsin drivers must be able to provide proof of auto insurance under a new law that took effect June 1, leaving New Hampshire as the only state not mandating coverage.

Wisconsin requires proof of auto insurance; only New Hampshire doesn’t via IFAwebnews.

Virginia delegate to head state Joint Commission on Health Care

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:50:14 +0000

A Republican member of Virginia’s House of Delegates was selected to lead the state’s top health care committee, indicating the panel will be “shining a spotlight” on how new federal reform law affects the state.

Virginia delegate to head state Joint Commission on Health Care via IFAwebnews.

Feds: Virginia has no grounds to block health care reform law

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:27:31 +0000

Indicating that Congress is well within its right to require individuals to secure private health insurance under new federal law, attorneys for the Obama Administration are asking a federal judge to dismiss a suit filed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Feds: Virginia has no grounds to block health care reform law via IFAwebnews.

Insurance trade groups fear ‘narrow’ medical loss ratio definition

Bob Graham — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:57:53 +0000

A collection of insurance trade groups have sent comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concern if the definition of what constitutes a medical cost for insurers is “narrow.”

Insurance trade groups fear ‘narrow’ medical loss ratio definition via IFAwebnews.

Law professor: Health reform lawsuits in Va. other states ‘a loser’

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:00:48 +0000

Considering it unlikely to appear on a future docket of the U.S. Supreme Court, a constitutional law expert says a federal lawsuit by Virginia’s attorney general challenging health reform mandates is “a loser.”

Law professor: Health reform lawsuits in Va. other states ‘a loser’ via IFAwebnews.