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Evers directs attorney general to withdraw Wisconsin from ACA lawsuit

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 23, 2019 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday he’s directing Attorney General Josh Kaul to withdraw Wisconsin from a lawsuit challenging the Affordable Care Act.

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Evers plans to change state’s “stance” on ACA lawsuit

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 10, 2019 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

Gov. Tony Evers said Wednesday he’ll ask Attorney General Josh Kaul this week to change the state's "stance" on a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the Affordable Care Act.

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Attorneys general appeal court decision striking down ACA

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 4, 2019 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

The coalition of 17 Democratic attorneys general defending the Affordable Care Act formally filed an appeal Thursday over a court decision declaring the law unconstitutional.

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Reinsurance program estimated to cost state $38.3 million more than expected

by Sean Kirkby | Jan 3, 2019 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

A program lowering premiums for individual health plans may cost Wisconsin tens of millions dollars more than an actuarial report commissioned by the state estimated, according to a recently released letter.

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Baldwin wants Trump to withdraw 1332 guidance

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 21, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., called on the Trump administration Thursday to withdraw recently issued guidance for states pursuing waivers from the Affordable Care Act.

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Healthcare.gov sign-ups fall 9 percent

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 20, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

Healthcare.gov sign-ups fell around 9 percent in Wisconsin during open enrollment, according to preliminary federal data released Wednesday.

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Judge rules ACA unconstitutional

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 17, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

A federal judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional Friday, siding with Wisconsin and 19 other states. States defending the law have vowed to appeal.

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CMS: Conversations on federal funding for reinsurance program “still ongoing”

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 17, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services hasn’t posted yet how much federal money the state will see for its program to lower rates in the individual market, despite posting the amounts for states running similar programs earlier this month.

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67,000-plus uninsured Wisconsinites could buy ACA plans with no premiums

by Jack Kelly | Dec 14, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

More than 67,000 uninsured Wisconsinites could buy a 2019 Affordable Care Act plan without having to pay a premium after accounting for tax credits, according to a recent analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Healthcare.gov enrollment continues to lag

by Sean Kirkby | Dec 13, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

Healthcare.gov enrollment in Wisconsin continues to run thousands behind where it was at around the same time last year.

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Healthcare.gov enrollment continues to lag

by Jack Kelly | Dec 7, 2018 | ACA, Top Stories | 0 |

Healthcare.gov enrollment continues to lag in Wisconsin compared to where it was last year at around the same time.

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Healthcare industry opposes Medicaid oversight changes

by Jack Kelly | Dec 4, 2018 | ACA, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories | 0 |

The state’s healthcare industry wants lawmakers to scrap provisions in a bill giving the Republican-led Legislature more oversight on Medicaid, warning the changes could have "unintended consequences."

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