federal government

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  GOP Ariz. rep. who supports Medicaid is threatened

  By Bob Christie  |  May 24, 2013

  Republican governors in five other states also seem to be likely to get PPACA expansion money.

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  Vermont regulator rejects CO-OP application.

  By Allison Bell  |  May 23, 2013

  Donegan said the plan would charge high rates and has not shown that it could sustain solvency.

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  HHS: 18 states to drop PCIP programs

  By Ann Sanner  |  May 22, 2013

  HHS says the program changes will ensure a smooth transition to 2014.

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  New Mexico to let HHS handle individual exchange in 2014

  By Barry Massey  |  May 21, 2013

  But the state still wants to start off running its own state-based exchange for small groups.

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  CBO reduces 'Cadillac' tax, penalty estimates

  By Amanda McGrory-Dixon  |  May 20, 2013

  “Cadillac tax” collections, according to the CBO, will be far less than originally forecast.

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  Some exchanges are still hiring

  By Allison Bell  |  May 20, 2013

  California needs a sales director; Colorado, trainers; and Vermont, a small-group support chief.

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  Mich. Senate votes to extend health claims tax

  By David Eggert  |  May 17, 2013

  Out-of-state carriers are exempt, and that has led to a revenue shortfall.

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  Obama fires IRS commissioner

  By Stephen Ohlemacher  |  May 16, 2013

  President Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the IRS late Wednesday amid an outcry over the improper targeting of tea party groups.

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  Kentucky organizing PPACA exchange campaign

  By Bruce Schreiner  |  May 16, 2013

  Opponents question whether the governor can start an exchange without legislative approval.

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  PPACA may penalize some Native Americans

  By Garance Burke  |  May 16, 2013

  Indians who get IHS care can ignore the individual mandate, but the exemption is narrow.