Health Care

Pres. Obama Offers States ObamaCare “Flexibility”

Pres. Obama Offers States ObamaCare “Flexibility”

This week, Pres. Obama put his support behind a bill that will purportedly give states flexibility by allowing them to "opt-out" of certain ObamaCare provisions. But does it really provide the solution states are looking for?

HB1569: Opt-in Health Savings Account Plans for State Employees

HB1569: Opt-in Health Savings Account Plans for State Employees

HB1569 would modify the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971 to create an optional alternative health insurance program for state employees, a combination of a Health Savings Account and a qualifying, state-sponsored, High-Deductible Health Plan.

Alaska Governor Refuses to Implement Obamacare

Alaska Governor Refuses to Implement Obamacare

Following Judge Vinson's ruling declaring the federal healthcare legislation void, Alaska Governor Sean Parnell has said he will not implement the unconstitutional law.

Healthcare without Premiums

Healthcare without Premiums

Currently in Illinois, 90 percent of retired state employees (or their survivors) do not pay premiums for their healthcare coverage.

1099 Requirement Makes a Comeback?

1099 Requirement Makes a Comeback?

Obama's recently released budget proposal includes a retooled version of the infamous 1099 tax reporting requirement in ObamaCare.

True or False: ObamaCare Will Hold Costs Down

True or False: ObamaCare Will Hold Costs Down

Chief Medicare Actuary, Richard Foster, testified before the House Budget Committee earlier this week. See what he had to say about two of the main promises of ObamaCare.