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Hospital Lobby Driving Medicaid Expansion
Jack McHugh's Senate testimony on Obamacare
… help the poor," or because "Obamacare is the law," or because the … more concentrated due to Obamacare, with a relative handful … like voting to implement Obamacare, thereby helping to prop … "vulnerable" mean, given that Obamacare can't be repealed under the … one of the many ways that Obamacare doubles-down on the current … more
Fla. Medicaid: Governor Proposes, House Disposes
Obamacare expansion wilts in Sunshine State
… Florida Legislature has adjourned for the year without approving the Obamacare Medicaid expansion, which Gov. Rick Scott famously flip-flopped into supporting … governors who decided earlier this year to pump some helium into the Obamacare balloon and expand Medicaid forgot about that saving grace of American … more
Delay Strengthens 'No Medicaid Expansion' Case
Postponing employer mandate makes Obamacare more vulnerable
… Michigan legislators adopt the Obamacare Medicaid expansion it reduces … without the employer mandate Obamacare's internal structure begins … upheaval that the rest of ObamaCare will unleash.
Finally, the … Congress enacting substantial Obamacare changes next year have greatly … because they can't make Obamacare's income verification scheme … more
What if Employers Provided Housing?
Would an ObamaCare 'Housing Exchange' Improve it?
… one of the linchpins of ObamaCare. They are loosely modeled … Haislmaier, has condemned the “ObamaCare” version as a corruption … called for the repeal of ObamaCare.
But as Graham explains, … negative consequences of this. ObamaCare doesn’t fix this problem, … “clean,” unsubsidized (and non-ObamaCare compliant) exchange created … more
Gov. Snyder’s 'Exchange' an Obamacare Trojan Horse?
… creating a full blown state “Obamacare exchange,” which is not really … Exchanges: Heritage vs. Obamacare.”)
By the end of this month, … the state to creating an Obamacare exchange, not the far more … does not create its own Obamacare exchange then the feds will … subsidies that are the heart of Obamacare. This flaw was discovered … more
Economy Inundated With Part-Time Workers
Economists divided on whether Obamacare to blame
… Care Act, also known as "Obamacare."
"Obamacare increases the cost of full-time … who has written a book on Obamacare. "It's only logical that … instead."
Beginning in 2015, Obamacare requires employers with 50 … and $3,000 per employee.
Obamacare’s definition of a full-time … more
Senators Admit Obamacare Is Unconstitutional
… and simplistic, because Obamacare forces lawmakers to choose … little difference whether Obamacare’s mandates, cost increases, … than later to create an Obamacare exchange will further entrench … unconstitutional — have pretended the Obamacare agency they would create … institution.
Implementing Obamacare is neither. more
December 17, 2014, MichiganVotes Weekly Vote Report
Obamacare “navigators,” unionized college athletes and more
… Passed 32 to 6 in the Senate
To impose regulation and a “certification” requirement on the “navigators” authorized by the federal health care law (“Obamacare”) to assist persons applying for government-subsidized health insurance benefits through agency this law creates (the “exchange”). The bill authorizes … more
Exemptions, Navigators and New Members
Big Labor's payback from Obamacare
… increasing exemptions from Obamacare, a law they championed and … that will struggle due to Obamacare's mandates. Health plans are … plans."
Despite calling Obamacare "highly disruptive," however, … are continuing to support Obamacare.
Some unions could see large … book, "Shadow Bosses," that "Obamacare is an SEIU and AFSCME membership … more
Michigan Creeps Closer to Obamacare 'Exchange'
… Michigan creates a state Obamacare insurance “exchange,” doing … new law. (See “Michigan’s Obamacare Exchange ‘Work Groups,’” … states had exchanges before Obamacare became law (Massachusetts … Exchange...”
(See “Michigan’s Obamacare Exchange ‘Work Groups,’” … Gov. Snyder implemented Obamacare when Republicans in Congress … more
Disabled Family Sees 300 Percent Increase In Health Insurance Costs Under Obamacare
Video report: An Obamacare odyssey for special needs family
… costs. The Davert's experience with Obamacare is not just frustrating, it could … that are baked into the current Obamacare policies," McHugh said. "That doesn't …
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Media Ignore Facts On Obamacare Rates
Michigan Insurance Companies: …
Commentary: Country Cannot Afford Obamacare more
Obamacare: GOP 'Hostage Taker'
… Party audience that the Obamacare “exchange” legislation Gov. … a virtual state “Department of Obamacare Administration” (DOOA). If there was no Obamacare, we wouldn’t be talking about … this state’s Department of Obamacare Administration is “U.S.” … drop health coverage under Obamacare, many more people will find … more
Morning in America: Obamacare Repealed
Law replaced with state-federal power sharing
It’s January 2013. A new president is sworn into office and calls upon Congress to enact an emergency repeal of Obamacare. In both the House and Senate there is a strong consensus for repeal, but confusion regarding a replacement.
Although the previous administration’s “Patient Protection and Affordable … more
Health Care Compact Shifts Choices from D.C. to Michigan
“Obamacare Does Not Apply Here”
… much more than just an “Obamacare doesn’t apply here” measure. … states. That would include Obamacare. Also, the Constitution says … U.S. senator who voted for Obamacare, facing the decision of whether … Compact and Tea Parties
Obamacare 'Litmus Test' for Legislators
Analysis: Michigan Obamacare Implementation Now Illega … more
Missouri House Votes to 'Nullify' Obamacare
The Missouri state House voted Thursday to "nullify" Obamacare, making it illegal for federal or state officials to even attempt to enforce the law. … misdemeanor.”
Last fall, the Michigan state Senate voted 25-12 to implement Obamacare by creating a state “exchange,” with 13 Republicans joining all Democrats … more
Commentary: Health Care Exchange Issue Won't Go Away
Supreme Court's ruling on Obamacare won't solve dysfunctional system's massive problems
… either invalidate the entire Obamacare law, uphold it all, or toss … principles: The first is an "Obamacare exchange," essentially a … for one as well as for an Obamacare exchange. The Beehive State … are mutually exclusive. If Obamacare survives, the "Utah" exchange … you bought?)
However, if Obamacare opponents are sincere about … more
How Obamacare Is Vulnerable
Law may be amended in 2014
… that Michigan adopt the Obamacare Medicaid expansion is that … "vulnerable" means, given that Obamacare can’t be repealed under the … are just some of the ways Obamacare is vulnerable, with evidence … percent of Americans like Obamacare – Weekly Standard
Labor unions … ranks with White House on ObamaCare – The Hill
Democrats “Nervous,” … more
Medicaid Expansion: The Decisive Obamacare Battle
… are focused on a so-called Obamacare "partnership" exchange, special-interest … elsewhere:
In other states, the Obamacare drama plays out the same … — but not required — by Obamacare. "We have been actively involved" … drugmakers on his side in passing Obamacare through Congress. Now these … declined to set up a state-run Obamacare exchange, which really is … more
Obamacare's Michigan Tale: Small Drop in Uninsured While Families Pay More
Four things about Obamacare in Michigan
… four things to know about Obamacare in Michigan:
Contrary to popular belief, Obamacare was never designed to dramatically …
Michigan Creeps Closer to Obamacare ‘Exchange’
How Obamacare Is Vulnerable
Michigan Paid 'Stupidity of American Voter' Obamacare Architect $481,050 more
Justices' Questions Provide Insight In Obamacare Debate
Questions from Justice Kennedy, others point to a 5-4 vote knocking down Affordable Care Act
When Obamacare first passed, then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi incredulously responded to a query about whether the law was constitutional with: "Are you serious?" After Tuesday's oral argument, she might want to revise and extend her remarks; a 5-4 vote seems almost certain based on the tone of the individual … more
Obamacare Exchange: Michigan Dodged a Bullet
… news story titled “Nearly half of Obamacare exchanges are struggling over their …
Michigan came close to creating a state Obamacare exchange. The Senate passed a bill … Supreme Court rules in June that Obamacare subsidies can only be provided through … we can expect an explosion of pro-Obamacare activism pressuring Michigan legislators … more
Commentary: Medicaid Expansion Wrong Even with Reforms
… as conditions for accepting the Obamacare Medicaid expansion.
But what if … system status quo. The problem with Obamacare is that it doubles-down on those … those incentives right. In contrast, Obamacare worsens the bad incentives and adds … painful detail all the ways in which Obamacare is the very antithesis of “practical” … more
OtherCare not Obamacare
Health care event that looks to market for solutions to be held Saturday in Ann Arbor
… Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, and the Michigan Legislature continues to discuss … Alliance for Sustainable Healthcare.
"Even besides Obamacare, our model for health care is broken with third-party … where employers avoid many of the regulations in Obamacare by insuring their own employees rather than using … more
Medicaid Expansion Bill Heads to the House
House Republicans help Obamacare provision move to a vote
… although he said he is against Obamacare.
"I hate these rules," Rep. Shirkey said. "I hate Obamacare. I hope at the end of the day, Obamacare is a miserable failure. But … thinks what eventually will defeat Obamacare is when people realize how … expanding Medicaid as part of Obamacare will further increase health … more
Creating Health 'Exchange' Entrenches Obamacare
… on Health Insurance Exchanges on why that state should not create an Obamacare exchange. His arguments apply just as much to Michigan, including this excerpt describing how creating an exchange will help entrench Obamacare.
From testimony delivered on Sept. 15, 2011
Some opponents of the law … more
Medicaid Expansion...What's the Rush?
Gov. Snyder applying serious pressure to get Michigan Senate to approve key Obamacare provision
… Republicans also voted "yes" on Obamacare's Medicaid expansion.
After … he quit calling the key Obamacare provision Medicaid expansion, … not get it fast.
“The way Obamacare works, states can opt in … premium rates and, with Obamacare, there are continuing developments, … Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
More … more
Heritage Foundation Opposes Obamacare "Exchanges"
… whether to create a state Obamacare insurance benefit “exchange” … the exchanges, among them Obamacare's ideological supporters and … some as the prototype for Obamacare.
However, Heritage explicitly opposes Obamacare exchanges. In a recent report, … exchanges prescribed by Obamacare will have the opposite effect.” … more
Obamacare 'Exchange' Opposite of 'Free Market'
… latest tack of Republican Obamacare “exchange” proponents is … no role in administering Obamacare — go to www.ehealthinsurance.com … this now is because of Obamacare’s “gun-to-the-head” mandates. … undermines it.
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Obamacare: GOP 'Hostage Taker'
Creating Health 'Exchange' Entrenches Obamacare
Obamacare Exchange: The … more
How Will ObamaCare Mess Up My Life and Livelihood?
… useful document called Your ObamaCare August Recess Guide - The … five questions:
How will ObamaCare add to the national debt?
Does ObamaCare violate my Constitutional rights?
How will ObamaCare change my health care?
How will ObamaCare change my Medicare?
How can … more
NFIB: 'No Rush' on Creating Obamacare Exchange
… automatically repeals any state exchange law if Obamacare is invalidated or repealed.
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McHugh Discusses Obamacare on Beckmann
Health Care Compact Shifts Choices from D.C. to Michigan
“Obamacare Does Not Apply Here” more
Obamacare Could Negatively Impact Women
Twice as likely to work low-hour schedules
… a new working paper for the Mercatus Center examining the impact of Obamacare’s “employer mandate” on various groups of workers. The mandate imposes … reports Mulligan.
On the one hand, these workers become eligible for Obamacare insurance subsidies, without inflicting a penalty on their employers, … more
Practical Short-Term Health Coverage Unlikely Unless Legislature Acts
Useful option made possible by recent federal rule change, but GOP hasn’t moved and Dems likely to oppose
… unaffordable.” ACA, short for the Affordable Care Act, is the more formal name for Obamacare.
Short-term health insurance plans typically cover fewer services but … expensive than a standard individual healthcare policies sold through the Obamacare exchanges. Unlike exchange-based policies, short-term policies are priced … more
Implementing Obamacare
… families and childless adults up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, which implements a key component of the federal health care law, called Obamacare by most people. Under that law, the feds are supposed to pay 100 percent of the expansion’s cost during the first three years, with the state responsible … more
Political Predictions for 2014
Political strategists talk minimum wage, big government and Obamacare
… rollout and implementation of Obamacare,” Resch said. “Our state … have been,” Kolt said.
Is Obamacare’s negative impact on Democratic … exaggerating the evils of Obamacare, and how unpopular it is, … right,” Ballenger said. “Obamacare is unpopular, and it is hurting … evidence that dislike of Obamacare does spread across the political … more
Obamacare 'Mandate' Could Penalize 70,000 Here
Law imposes fines for not having "adequate" health insurance
… by that law. The federal Obamacare care law is modeled on Romneycare, … meeting its requirements.
If Obamacare’s individual insurance mandate … experience suggests that if Obamacare had been in effect here, …
Michigan Could Lose Jobs Under Obamacare
Obamacare Exchange: The People or the … more
Former GOP Spokesman: 'Is Armed Rebellion Now Justified?'
Lansing attorney does not like Supreme Court Obamacare ruling
… armed rebellion was justified over the Supreme Court ruling upholding Obamacare.
Matthew Davis sent the email moments after the Supreme Court ruling … against a wall and wondered when that might occur when it comes to the Obamacare ruling.
"If government can mandate that I pay for something I don't want, … more
Obamacare Exchange: The People or the Insurers?
False urgency heads for an immovable object.
… action on creating a state Obamacare “exchange.” Given their point … gain some certainty over Obamacare's endless details. The haste … big-government mistake known as Obamacare (six reasons why are listed … meaningful control over how Obamacare is implemented. Thus, a state … subsidies at the heart of Obamacare. In addition, it’s extremely … more
Questions About Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
Beware Obamacare bearing budget gifts: There is good evidence supporting a belief that any short-term … that our lawmakers wait to see what happens as Obamacare’s massive disruption of the entire health care … officials have a duty to push back against Obamacare’s massive usurpation of the principles of federalism … more
'Voting Yes on Medicaid Expansion is Voting for Obamacare'
State Senate takes another turn on Medicaid expansion issue
… with the implementation of Obamacare or be among several states … expansion is voting for Obamacare," said Jack McHugh, senior … important step needed to put Obamacare in place. In the summer of … Supreme Court ruled that Obamacare was constitutional, it also … the nationwide battle over Obamacare.
Gov. Rick Snyder and state … more
Media Ignoring Facts on Obamacare Rates
Preliminary analysis show sharp hikes
… Health and Human Services on individual insurance rates available on the Obamacare “exchange.”
Specifically, the law’s cheerleaders are boasting that rates … eligible. Those who are not eligible will be even worse off.
Nationwide, “Obamacare will increase underlying insurance rates for younger men by an average … more
Michigan House 'Just Says No' to State Obamacare Exchange
A vote to report a state Obamacare exchange bill out of the Michigan House Health Policy Committee came … federal government in charge of administering Obamacare’s massive subsidy regime, while possibly giving … who have refused to become “fall guys” for Obamacare’s coming disappointments. The most recent came … more
Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare 'Gifts'
If it sounds too good to be true ...
… of Medicaid, something originally mandated by Obamacare but made optional by the Supreme Court's ruling … essentially at no cost to themselves through the Obamacare "exchange" the feds will set up here. Unlike … the expansion, at least until we see how the Obamacare implementation plays out over the next year. … more
Gov. Snyder Calls On Obamacare Advocate No. 1
HHS Sec. Sebelius called in because the expansion of Medicaid is at stake
… Care Act, otherwise known Obamacare. Gov. Snyder would like to … has been among the chief Obamacare promoters for years. In a … speech, Sec. Sebelius called Obamacare a "great law" and said her … graduates boasting that Obamacare would allow them to stay … fundraising phone calls for Obamacare on behalf of Enroll America, … more
ObamaCare's Michigan Collaborators
… health care interests are already pressing for Michigan to create an ObamaCare insurance “exchange.” In a recent Mackinac Center Op-Ed published by the … setting up a Michigan exchange are inviting a charge of collaborating with Obamacare.
As for those special-interest private sector lobbyists pushing for a … more
Trust Not in Obamacare Medicaid Promises
Check to states may not be in the mail
… described here and elsewhere, one provision of Obamacare seeks to tempt state legislatures into expanding … prominent federal lawmakers serving warning that Obamacare’s promise to pick up 90 percent of the law’s (optional … politicians there will see breaking those hoary old Obamacare Medicaid promises as an easy way to shift some … more
Michigan House Republicans Buckle on Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
… that is a critical component of Obamacare implementation was heavily revised … committee of what they have said about Obamacare.
"Back in the districts many of … have told constituents you think Obamacare is a bad law that should be repealed," …
Michigan Republicans Go Wobbly On Obamacare
Michigan Capitol Confidential Medicaid … more
Michigan Paid 'Stupidity of American Voter' Obamacare Architect $481,050
Representative-elect asks for investigation
… the federal Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The Washington Post reported that Gruber received … warranted.”
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Michigan Creeps Closer to Obamacare ‘Exchange’
How Obamacare Is Vulnerable
More Confusion Over ‘Affordable … more
Eight Senate Republicans Join Democrats In Passing Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
Bill headed back to the House
… Bill 4714) and move the key Obamacare provision closer to reality … with the implementation of Obamacare, which Republicans almost … another attempt to expand Obamacare," Sen. Colbeck said during … Medicaid is a key part of Obamacare. It's nothing short of government …
“Hitching our wagon to the Obamacare train is very risky," Sen. … more
Commentary: House GOP Leadership's Obamacare Flip-Flop
No explanation for June’s sudden Medicaid expansion reversal
… remarkable events related to the Obamacare Medicaid expansion occurred … attempted to wrap this key Obamacare component in the mantle of … leaders to rally the House Obamacare implementation opponents …
If this key component of Obamacare implementation is adopted … Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare
Medicaid Expansion ... What's … more
Obamacare's Survival up to State Legislators
Figures for Halbig's Michigan impact
… including many of the politicians who voted for the Obamacare Medicaid expansion — will loudly demand that … Michigan and 35 other states. In plain English, Obamacare will likely collapse if its subsidies are not … very difficult to claim that they also “oppose Obamacare.” (In 2011 the Michigan Senate voted to create … more
Ten Reasons to Reject State Obamacare Exchange
With a hat tip to the Goldwater Institute in Arizona
In addition to the lawsuit against Obamacare filed by Michigan and 25 other states, a separate case has been filed by The Goldwater Institute Center for … over names of individuals who do not comply with the individual mandate. Obamacare requires the exchange to give to the U.S. Treasury the names and taxpayer … more
Feds: 'Never Mind' on State Obamacare Exchanges?
… which is a core component of Obamacare. Under the law, if a state … care experts critical of Obamacare say there will be little … whether to create a state Obamacare exchange, according to a … after accepting a $1 million Obamacare grant for the purpose. It … Michigan Creeps Closer to Obamacare 'Exchange' more
WSJ: Legislators as Obamacare 'Fall Guys'
… no” to creating a state Obamacare exchange. Here are some pertinent … when it turns out that Obamacare’s costs are underestimated … planning architecture of Obamacare, but now the likes of Mr. … scapegoats.
The day after Obamacare passed, we invoked the “Pottery … refusing to become both Obamacare fall guys and collaborati … more
Obamacare Costs Still A Mystery Days Before Key Provision Takes Effect
… for enrollment to begin on Obamacare exchanges is just days away, … to accurately track how Obamacare is going to affect Michigan's … businesses.
“To comply with Obamacare, [insurance] carriers can … adjusted to comply with Obamacare. Making the adjustments in …
Sidney also said that under Obamacare insurance agents will have … more
Obamacare Medicaid Expansion a Budget Trap
… Michigan go along with an optional-for-states Obamacare Medicaid expansion may be far too low.
If correct, … insurance policy from a private insurer through the Obamacare exchange at essentially no cost to themselves. … interests that have strong incentives to see the Obamacare-driven Medicaid expansion take place here.
The … more
Eight More House Republicans Who Backed Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion
Third in a series
… expand a key component of Obamacare were: Rep. Mike Callton, … be to make it harder for Obamacare to be implemented by opposing … the hope that resisting Obamacare's implementation can force …
"Republicans who vote to implement Obamacare will likely become co-owners … caving in to and support of Obamacare," Rep. O'Brien continued. … more
No State Obamacare Exchange Still Best Choice
Governor's "partnership exchange" could be a blessing in disguise
… Services over the details of an Obamacare “partnership exchange,” which may …
“Exchanges” are the mechanism by which Obamacare’s trillions of dollars in subsidies … appear to have a strong case — that Obamacare only authorizes distributing subsidies … officials up to take the blame when Obamacare increases insurance premiums and … more
As Americans Await Obamacare, Canadians Wait Longer for Treatment
… purchase) of medical services is significantly restricted. Under the pending “Obamacare” law in the United States, the government would assume the cost for most … care services the government will pay for during any given year. Under Obamacare, the amount of spending is theoretically open-ended, but it's likely that future … more
Insurance 52% to 119% Costlier Under Obamacare
County level comparisons now available
… for representative households exceed the pre-Obamacare rates even when subsidies are included.
For … level, insurance costs are higher even with an Obamacare subsidy. Statewide, the median income level for … administrative fiat further suspending enforcement of Obamacare's employer mandate, the number of individuals … more
State Legislators' Guide to Repealing ObamaCare
… Legislators Guide to Repealing ObamaCare.” However, the 15-point summary … Legislators Guide to Repealing ObamaCare
1. Introduce ALEC’s Freedom … resolution supporting repeal of ObamaCare, an effective way to communicate …
3. Enact a moratorium on ObamaCare rulemaking, which will allow … authorizing a federal waiver on ObamaCare’s medical loss ratio requirement, … more
The Best of the Best: CapCon's Top 10 Stories of 2014
Police seize property; religious discrimination in school contracts; Obamacare piles on disabled family’s burdens
… Disabled Family Sees 300 Percent Increase in Health Insurance Costs Under Obamacare
The Davert family in Bay City has been through a lot: Ken has cerebral … susceptibility to lung infections. The federal Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) increased the challenges by causing their health care premiums to quadruple. … more
Snyder Administration Pushing To Distance Medicaid Expansion From Obamacare
Gov. Snyder, Lt. Gov. Calley and others now using the phrase, 'Healthy Michigan'
Originally, Obamacare included the expansion of Medicaid to … is using money from the Obamacare bill to entice states to … Tanner, who wrote a book on Obamacare. Lt. Gov. Calley said the … system and is not linked to Obamacare.
"This is reform of our … system. Classifying it as 'Obamacare' is inaccurate," a Snyder … more
August 2, 2013, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Vote Report
… because the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a mandate in the original Obamacare law that would have compelled states to expand this health welfare program. … level, which implements a major component of the federal health care law (Obamacare). Under that law, the feds are supposed to pay 100 percent of the expansion's … more
Nov. 11 MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call Report
… the past week.
Senate Bill 693, Create state "Obamacare exchange:" Passed 25 to 12 in the Senate
To create … 5014, Authorize more spending (including for "Obamacare exchange"): Passed 28 to 8 in the Senate
To appropriate … Who Voted "No"
Senate Resolution 95, Declare "Obamacare" violates Constitution and urge repeal: Passed … more
Gov. Snyder's Obamacare 'Partnership' Misguided
Just 10 weeks before an election that could place Obamacare on a very different trajectory, The Detroit News reports that Gov. Rick Snyder has chosen to bypass the Legislature and enter a “joint partnership” with the federal government to create the “exchange” through which the law’s mandates and subsidies … more
Oregon Study Suggests Michigan Medicaid Expansion Not Worth the Cost
Health policy expert: 'The nation's top health economists released a study that throws a huge "STOP" sign in front of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion'
… 'STOP' sign in front of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion," wrote Michael … (more commonly known as "Obamacare"), but the Supreme Court … themselves being squeezed by Obamacare's hikes to health insurance …
Medicaid Expansion: Beware of Obamacare 'Gifts'
Tax-and-Spend Interests … Expansion
Trust Not In Obamacare Medicaid Promises
Medicaid … more
Michigan’s Obamacare Medicaid Expansion Exceeds Projections by 22 Percent
Cost may be much more expensive than originally assumed
… published a report on state enrollments under the Obamacare Medicaid expansion. Here’s what the authors say … lobbied the Michigan legislature to adopt his Obamacare Medicaid expansion plan, he too sold it on the … year.
But more able-bodied adults enrolled in ObamaCare expansion in the first three months than the … more
ObamaCare: To Tax or Not to Tax?
… Brief in Ann Arbor Firm's ObamaCare Case
White House misses early deadlines in ObamaCare implementation - The Daily Caller
ObamaCare appears more unpopular than … Street Journal
Pelosi: ObamaCare allows artists to avoid the … of quitting their jobs.
Obamacare promises already busted - … more
As Obamacare is Implemented, Part-Time Jobs at All Time High
U.S. has had a record 27 million people working 35 or fewer hours a week the past five years
… about how much of a role Obamacare has played in the rise of … Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, was signed into law March … full implementation of the Obamacare employer mandate has been … legislation to repeal the Obamacare 30-hour-work-week provision. … written two books about Obamacare, said there was no proof … more
ObamaCare Arrives in Michigan
… in implementing” the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare.
One Michigan organization, the Physicians Health Plan of Mid Michigan, … which it has already been paid $1.8 million.
The riches available from ObamaCare to consultants, information technology firms and other vendors are already … more
Commentary: Obamacare Arrives
… awarded a $9.8 million federal Obamacare "exchange" grant. Previous … grant-seeking may further entrench Obamacare, making it harder to eventually … entity.
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Obamacare 'Exchange' Oppose of 'Free Market'
Obamacare: GOP 'Hostage Taker'
Creating Health 'Exchange' Entrenches Obamacare
Obamacare Exchange: The … more
State-Based Obamacare Exchanges Cause More Pain Than Help
… individuals who don't have “qualified” and “affordable” coverage and on employers that don't offer it.
If state lawmakers want to further entrench Obamacare in their state by setting up a SBE, they should first answer the question: Are you willing to forgo your taxpayer-subsidized health-insurance coverage … more
Michigan Republicans Go Wobbly on Obamacare
Medicaid expansion props up vulnerable law
… Michigan have refused to create Obamacare exchanges, and as many as … tolerance for collaborating with Obamacare implementation.
Leaving … anything but a done deal.
When Obamacare fully kicks in on Jan. 1, …
Legislators who collaborate with Obamacare implementation today by approving … are just some of the ways Obamacare is vulnerable, with evidence … more
The Book on ObamaCare’s True Cost
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State Lawmakers Map Out New ObamaCare Battles
Health Care Freedom Petition Comes Up Short
Ending the Individual Mandate
ObamaCare: To Tax or Not to Tax?
Court Asks for New Brief in Ann Arbor Firm's ObamaCare Case
Challenger Takes on Sander Levin
L.A. … more
Michigan Insurance Companies: It's Too Late To Reinstate Old Health Care Plans
President forced to admit his promise couldn't be kept, but insurance companies had already adjusted
… the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) until after the 2014 elections. … converted their policies to fit Obamacare's significant rules and requirements, … the imminent approach of Obamacare, health insurers began cancelling … health plans and offering Obamacare-compliant policies for 2014. … to reports, the switch to Obamacare-compliant plans was generally … more
Medicaid Expansion: A Battle Over Two Views
Historic opportunity to reform Washington, D.C.
… question of how to react to Obamacare. They are currently in conflict … state lawmakers regarding Obamacare this year.
Last summer, … Supreme Court ruled that Obamacare was constitutional, it also … in the implementation of Obamacare. It is so important that … with the implementation of Obamacare.
Gov. Rick Snyder wants … more
Will the Individual Mandate Sink ObamaCare?
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The Slacker Mandate
The Book on ObamaCare's True Cost
State Lawmakers Map Out New ObamaCare Battles
Health Care Freedom Petition Comes Up Short
Ending the Individual Mandate
ObamaCare: To Tax or Not to Tax? more
Creating Roadblocks to ObamaCare
… about how The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – also known as “ObamaCare” – could be delayed through federal legislation.
“There is a lot of ways through the purse strings that Obamacare could be thwarted,” said Mike Maharrey, communications director for the … more
March 23, 2012, MichiganVotes.org Weekly Roll Call
… Bill 515.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
House Bill 4289, Lund "Obamacare statement" amendment: Failed 47 to 62 in the House
To add $9.8 million to an unrelated appropriations bill to create a state “Obamacare exchange,” which would administer the health insurance subsidy entitlement … more
Michigan’s Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
Incentives gone awry
… component of the federal Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. Given Republican control of the state House, … caught sacrificing to Satan than voting for Obamacare.”
Lost in the hubbub surrounding the expansion … three of the many concerns raised about the Obamacare Medicaid expansion: Increased dependency, deeper … more
Tax-and-Spend Interests Pushing Medicaid Expansion
… stops to promote an optional state Obamacare Medicaid expansion, not just in … Services suggesting that, because Obamacare cuts some extra money given to hospitals … through state governments, and the Obamacare expansion of the program represents … the Medicaid expansion to persuade Obamacare-shy Republican majorities in the … more
Careful What You Wish for on Health 'Exchange'
… different: a full-blown “Obamacare exchange.” The latter is … legislation creates will be an Obamacare exchange, even though the … it’s not about creating an Obamacare exchange, what’s the hurry …
Gov. Snyder’s 'Exchange' an Obamacare Trojan Horse?
Why Creating … 'Exchange' Helps Entrench Obamacare
Health Care Compact Shifts … more
Grassroots Obamacare Hearing: The People Speak
… final hearing on a state Obamacare exchange before the U.S. … that creating a state-level Obamacare exchange will give Michigan … by federal law,” meaning Obamacare.
Chirs Jurrians of the Grand … Court fails to invalidate Obamacare. He pointed out that since … County 9/12 group described Obamacare as “an economic disaster, … more
Wisconsin's Alternative Medicaid Plan
Gov. Snyder favors expansion; Wisconsin governor says not so fast
… about how to best implement Obamacare mandates.
Last year, he … given few options regarding Obamacare. At first glance they seem … expansion — either go along with Obamacare or lose out on hundreds of … maximize the use of the Obamacare exchanges, which offer a …
"Whether he (Walker) thinks it (Obamacare) is a good idea or a bad … more
Small Business Survey: Obamacare Already Killing Jobs
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Grassroot Obamacare Hearing: The People Speak
As Americans Await Obamacare, Canadians Wait Longer for Treatment
Obamacare Exchange Money Stripped From Appropriation Bill
Commentary: Obamacare Arrives
Obamacare 'Exchange' Oppose of 'Free … more
Medical Freedom Zones
… market-killing policies, most recently with the monumentally destructive Obamacare law, which comes on top of innumerable other counter-productive government … a huge new layer of regulation, subsidy and rationing on top of them (Obamacare), and no fundamental improvement can ever be expected to occur in our … more
GOP Controlled Legislature Passes Medicaid Expansion; Headed to Governor for Signature
State Rep.: 'Medicaid does not offer the best option of care for the expanded population'
… Michigan, which is a key to the implementation of Obamacare, is now headed to Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature. … legislator can feel comfortable about a critical Obamacare implementation measure being adopted on his or … Senate Republicans Join Democrats In Passing Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
New Medicaid Study: 'Waivers … more
Obamacare Opponents Need to Show a Way Out
Those who oppose Obamacare talk about delaying, altering or … offer is a pathway out of Obamacare.
Predicting that Obamacare will be a train wreck has … prove insufficient. Even if Obamacare crashed and burned, its opponents … picturing what the status of Obamacare is likely to be a year from … more
Obamacare Exchange Money Stripped From Appropriation Bill
… $9.8 million for a state Obamacare “exchange” appear and then … a bill to create a state Obamacare exchange. (For background, see “Senators Admit Obamacare Is Unconstitutional,” CapCon, … to Satan than voting for Obamacare, so that's the way it is." … million to create a state "Obamacare exchange." Total spending … more
Pete Hoekstra: 'Michigan Could Impact Obamacare in Washington'
Former U.S. Rep.: 'There are already people in Washington, D.C., talking about cutting dollars on the federal end and putting more of a burden on the states'
… federal government to change Obamacare.
"I think the more that … resist implementation of Obamacare, the more likely it will … individual states go along with Obamacare by expanding Medicaid, the … reverse the direction of Obamacare.
"Increasingly, there are … are foreseeing that this (Obamacare) will be a train wreck," … more
Three Reforms to Bring Down Michigan Health Care Costs
Panel explains how special interest protectionism hurts patients and economy
What the Obamacare Decision Means for You
… great pain.
Many Americans may eventually be forced to do the same. Wait-times have also grown in Massachusetts, which imposed the prototype for Obamacare several years ago. more
Legislature Hoping for Improbable Federal Rescue of Medicaid Expansion
Without waiver, it's back to the drawing board
The Obamacare Medicaid expansion approved by the Michigan Legislature in 2013 may be on the verge of … and grass roots GOP voters hostile to anything Obamacare. They did so on the condition that it incorporate … the prospect of having to take up a do-over Obamacare bill is sure to give heartburn to GOP lawmakers. … more
Wisconsin Official on Health Care Exchange: 'Waiting Is the Prudent Thing to Do'
… happens."
Under the act, which is commonly known as Obamacare, states can develop their own exchanges. It has …
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See also:
Michigan Capitol Confidential Obamacare Coverage
Commentary: Health Care Exchange Issue Won't Go Away
Official Calls Obamacare Implementation “A Mess”
Commentary: Two Reforms … more
Expert: Medicaid Expansion Means Increased Costs For Worse Service
Avik Roy: 'It's not tough to take a billion dollars at the beginning and offload the costs to your successors'
… plan to expand Medicaid as part of Obamacare, it will mean spending a lot more … Care Act (more popularly known as Obamacare), which pushes states to cover citizens … 100 percent of the costs forever. Obamacare promises the federal government … program, effectively shutting it down. Obamacare also limited programs in Florida … more
Obamacare Decision Likely to 'Rekindle' the Tea Party Movement
… party members, the only way to stop Obamacare after the Supreme Court said it … cardiologist and vocal critic of Obamacare, said the key to the ruling was … we have," Dr. Steele said. "It (Obamacare) makes costs go up. It makes access … them."
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What the Obamacare Decision Means For You more
New Medicaid Study: ‘Waivers Are Temporary, Expansion Is Forever’
… challenges the claim of some Michigan lawmakers that by adopting the Obamacare Medicaid expansion states can gain greater flexibility in reforming the … risky bargain for states."
The Michigan Senate may vote to implement the Obamacare Medicaid expansion as early as next week. The State House passed it earlier … more
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