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Nancy Pelosi urges caution on ‘Medicare for All,’ says Obamacare is best path to ‘quality, affordable’ health care
CNBC reports: "In an interview with The Washington Post published this week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi challenged a health-care proposal touted by many Democrats, questioning if the "Medicare for All" bill will be able to supply as much coverage as the Affordable...
Now Hiring, With Attractive New Perk: Free College Degree
The Wall Street Journal reports: "Some of America’s largest companies are proposing that a good job can lead to a free college education, reversing the norm that requires workers to get the degree before launching a career. Walt Disney Co., Discover Financial...
Hospitals to list service prices starting January 1 due to new federal rule
ABC Action News reports: "TAMPA, Fla. — Starting next Wednesday, hospitals will be required to post master lists of prices for their services online. The new federal rule is aimed at educating patients and creating competition. But the ABC Action News I-Team has...
Legislation Opens Door for Retirement Match on Student Loan Repayments
NAPA net reports: "Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, has introduced legislation that would permit 401(k), 403(b), and SIMPLE retirement plans to make matching contributions to workers as if their student loan payments were salary...
Federal judge rules Obama’s health care overhaul unconstitutional
ABC 8 News reports: "A conservative federal judge in Texas on Friday ruled the Affordable Care Act “invalid” on the eve of the sign-up deadline for next year. But with appeals certain, even the Trump White House said the law will remain in place for now. In a 55-page...
The Affordable Care Act is ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, may set up a new showdown at the Supreme Court
CNBC reports: A federal judge in Texas ruled on Friday the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, potentially threatening health-care coverage for millions of Americans and setting up a new legal showdown over former President Barack Obama's signature policy...
Why Do Short-Term Health Insurance Plans Have Lower Premiums Than Plans That Comply with the ACA?
KFF.com reports: "The Trump administration earlier this year issued a regulation that expands the availability of “short-term” health insurance plans that do not have to comply with any of the rules in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for plans sold in the individual...
Expert: Short-term health care plans give consumers choice
Wake Forest University reports: "With early-voting underway, recent polls show healthcare has become a top issue in the November midterm elections. One politically charged issue on the table is the availability of short-term health care plans that offer limited...
Student Loan Repayment Is The Hottest Employee Benefit Of 2018
Forbes reports: "It's the hottest employee benefit of 2018. Student loan repayment assistance. Vacation time, 401k plans and health insurance are great, but what recent graduates really want is help repaying their student loan debt. Here's what you need to know and...
Governor Rauner, veto HB 2624
American Thinker reports: "Illinois HB 2624, introduced by Representative Laura Fine, limits the duration of short-term health insurance plans to 181 days. The intent of HB 2624 is to ensure that healthier people do not enroll in the short-term health insurance plans...