law calls

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  California sets rules for nonprofit, member-owned plans

  By Allison Bell  |  October 3, 2012

  Jerry Brown signs a state CO-OP bill as the feds announce more CO-OP loans.

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  NAIC Wades into State/Federal Role in Health Insurance Regulation, Enforcement

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  August 1, 2012

  The issue may not be if the federal government is running the exchanges, but if it will be the default enforcer of PPACA if the states do not pass enabling legislation.

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  Researchers: Producer Role in Exchanges Still Evolving

  By Allison Bell  |  July 18, 2012

  California and Colorado exchange builders have yet to decide what to do about paying brokers.

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  Insurers Speed Health Care Overhaul Preparations

  By Tom Murphy  |  March 22, 2012

  The nation's big insurers are spending millions to carry out President Barack Obama's health care overhaul even though there's a chance the wide-reaching law won't survive Supreme Court scrutiny.

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  Kaiser Analysts: Medicare Advantage Looks Fine

  By Allison Bell  |  November 22, 2011

  Even the embattled private fee-for-service market is showing signs of stability.

• PPACA and the Fate of Medicaid Expansion

  By Ron Iverson  |  February 8, 2011

  On Jan. 31, a federal court judge made one of the most significant decisions in U.S. Court history, and the action will have far-reaching effects on government.