health law

GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | May 20, 2013

The former head of the office that subjected tea-party groups seeking tax exemptions to tougher scrutiny is now running the tax agency's division in charge of implementing the health care law.
Senate confirms former nurse to run Medicare

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | May 15, 2013

The Senate has confirmed a former nurse to run Medicare and other government health insurance programs with a combined budget surpassing the Pentagon's.
Employer coverage up under Massachusetts health law

By Kathryn Mayer | May 13, 2013

If Massachusetts’ own health reform is any indication, employer-sponsored health insurance will be safe under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Obama declares health care law 'is here to stay'

By Jim Kuhnhenn, Julie Pace | May 10, 2013

President Barack Obama on Friday stepped up the sales pitch on his health care overhaul as the final elements of his top domestic achievement go into effect.
Illinois opens grant process for health guides

By Carla K. Johnson | May 7, 2013

The race is on in Illinois for $28 million in grants to help consumers learn how to shop for health insurance.
Illinois opens grant process for health guides

By Carla K. Johnson | May 7, 2013

The race is on in Illinois for $28 million in grants to help consumers learn how to shop for health insurance.
Ohio governor signs rules for health navigators

By Associated Press | May 1, 2013

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed a bill requiring training and certification for a new group of professionals who will guide consumers through new insurance markets.
Help for 'uninsurables' mired in political battle

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | April 23, 2013

Republicans are offering to bail out a financially strapped program in the federal health overhaul, one that's a lifeline for uninsured people with medical problems. Truce in the health care wars? Not!
Fallout for states rejecting Medicaid expansion

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar | April 22, 2013

Rejecting the Medicaid expansion in the federal health care law could have unexpected consequences for states where Republican lawmakers remain steadfastly opposed to what they scorn as "Obamacare."
Health law could overwhelm addiction services

By Carla K. Johnson | April 18, 2013

In a major break with the past, 3 million to 5 million people with drug and alcohol problems — from homeless drug addicts to working moms who drink too much — will soon become eligible for insurance coverage under the new health care overhaul.