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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… like voting to implement Obamacare, thereby helping to prop … "vulnerable" mean, given that Obamacare can't be repealed under the … one of the many ways that Obamacare doubles-down on the current … more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 … See also: 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. See also: 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. ~~~~~~~~~ See also: 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.” ~~~~~ 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