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  Governments may push part-timers to exchanges

  By Mike Baker  |  April 24, 2013

  Washington state's Democratic governor said he might consider backing the idea.

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  Consultants: Stop-loss use dropped in 2010

  By Allison Bell  |  April 2, 2013

  Deloitte found self-insured employers were less likely to switch to fully insured plans.

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  Nebraska: Non-exchange states have choices to make

  By Allison Bell  |  April 1, 2013

  A no-HIX state could still OK federal exchange plans and enforce PPACA coverage rules.

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  High court hears same-sex marriage arguments

  By Mark Sherman  |  March 27, 2013

  The case involves estate planning; an LTCI benefits case is in the pipeline.

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  High Court hears Oxford Health arbitration arguments

  By Allison Bell  |  March 26, 2013

  The case hinges on whether an agreement reference to "arbitration" included "class arbitration."

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  Judge overturns Mo. law on birth control coverage

  By David A. Lieb  |  March 18, 2013

  The law exempting moral objectors from mandatory birth control coverage was struck down as it conflicts with a PPACA insurance requirement.

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  Could employers help cut SSDI claims?

  By Allison Bell  |  March 14, 2013

  Some tactics could increase discrimination against workers with disabilities, a witness warns.

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  Price of Florida PPACA efforts adjusted downward

  By Gary Fineout  |  March 8, 2013

  Economists say full implementation would cost about 80 percent less than the governor's estimate.

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  Minnesota House passes health exchange proposal

  By Patrick Condon  |  March 5, 2013

  One change could guarantee willing insurers access to some exchange slots.

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  Which STD claims turn into LTD claims?

  By Allison Bell  |  March 4, 2013

  The IBI finds that tumors rank first, with about 7 percent causing long-lasting problems.