Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Archives

U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Obamacare Challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a legal challenge to a key part of the Obamacare health law that, if successful, would limit the availability of federal health insurance subsidies for ...

Many Employers Unfamiliar With Management Liability Risks Posed by Affordable Care Act: Travelers

A new survey sponsored by Travelers reveals that many businesses may not be prepared for implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The survey, conducted in March by ...

Obamacare Could Lead to Medical Cost-Sharing, Other Effects on P/C: IRC

The property/casualty insurance industry is likely to face cost shifting by hospitals, physicians and other medical providers due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to ...

That ’70s Show: Obamacare Takes Federal Black Lung Claims Back in Time

Tucked into amendments to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) are two unexpected provisions that put casualty insurance carriers on the hook to pay Black Lung benefits on claims ...