Category: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Contraceptive Mandate Question Thrown Back to Lower Courts
May 25th, 2016The much debated contraceptive mandate has made headlines once again. Only this time it is for a decision not being made.
The Supreme Court vs. Contraceptive Mandate
On May 16, 2016 the Supreme Court of the United States deferred deciding whether fait… more »
Healthcare in the News: King vs. Burwell
June 24th, 2015The Supreme Court of the United States will soon be making a decision on a case that could affect millions of people. The case of King vs. Burwell will decide whether those who use the federal marketplace to buy their health insurance will be allowed to… more »
New Proposal for Contraceptive Coverage
September 3rd, 2014On August 22, 2014, the Obama administration proposed new regulations to address the religious objections a number of non-profit organizations and private companies have to providing contraceptive coverage for their employees.
How the Proposal Works
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Millions of Americans Receive Extra Enrollment Time
April 9th, 2014While March 31 was the deadline to sign up for tax-payer subsidized health coverage, millions of Americans could get extra time to enroll.
Special Enrollment Periods
The Department of Health and Human Services posted information on its site that outli… more »
Online Marketplaces Open to Mixed Reviews
October 16th, 2013Online marketplaces, also known as health insurance exchanges, opened for business on Tuesday, October 1st.
Technical Difficulties
More than 2.8 million visitors came to HealthCare.gov, the federal site that runs more than 30 online exchanges, the fir… more »