Insurance Law

Illinois likely to expand Medicaid under federal insurance law – State Journal-Register

Illinois probably will enact an 18 percent expansion of the Medicaid program in 2014, with the federal government paying almost the entire bill for the first three years as part of the Affordable Care Act. But the expansion, which is … Continue reading

Illinois likely to expand Medicaid under federal insurance law – Galesburg Register-Mail

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois probably will enact an 18 percent expansion of the Medicaid program in 2014, with the federal government paying almost the entire bill for the first three years as part of the Affordable Care Act. But the expansion, … Continue reading

Jon Richards: Walker, Romney spin confusion on health reform law – madison

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker tried to argue recently in The Washington Post that implementing the national health insurance reform law will “devastate” Wisconsin. Predictably, Walker got it wrong, as he continually tries to confuse voters about …

Allstate Subject of Unfair Insurance Lawsuit – cisionwire.com

… unfair insurance lawsuit against Allstate that claims the insurance company and its lobbying resources played a substantial role in getting Florida Legislature to pass a 2007 law that allowed it, and other insurers, to purchase discounted …

Experts argue Obamacare mistake could doom key part of law – YAHOO!

A missing word in the law’s definition of a health insurance exchange could prevent the federal government from doling out crucial subsidies to aid middle class and lower-income people in buying insurance in states that refuse to set up their … Continue reading

Texas Slow To Review Health Insurance Rate Hikes – NPR News

Few governors have been as vocal and as unequivocal in their opposition to the federal health care law as Texas Gov. Rick Perry. Perry, a Republican, has vowed not to expand Medicaid and not to create an insurance exchange. Consumer … Continue reading

In Dewey talks, a surprise $50 million insurance policy emerges – Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A $50 million insurance policy is emerging as a key factor in efforts to resolve the bankruptcy of defunct law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf and avoid years of costly litigation. The policy, taken out by Dewey … Continue reading

In Dewey talks, a surprise $50 mln insurance policy emerges – Reuters

NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) – A $50 million insurance policy is emerging as a key factor in efforts to resolve the bankruptcy of defunct law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf and avoid years of costly litigation. The policy, taken out … Continue reading

In Dewey talks, a surprise $50 mln insurance policy emerges – Reuters UK

NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) – A $50 million insurance policy is emerging as a key factor in efforts to resolve the bankruptcy of defunct law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf and avoid years of costly litigation. The policy, taken out … Continue reading

Lawmaker questions governor’s authority on health insurance exchange – Lincoln Journal Star

Dave Heineman authority to decide if Nebraska will establish a so-called insurance exchange under the federal health care law. States have until Nov. 16 to say whether they will establish exchanges or let the federal government step in and run … Continue reading