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PPACA Implementation will continue but with some challenges from the Republicans and States

With razor thin margins in key swing states, President Barack Obama has been elected to a second term, beating out his Republican challenger, former governor Mitt Romney.

Pundits and political insiders waited to call the election until poll results came in from Ohio.  After it was clear President Obama had won that state, and another key swing state of Virginia, many...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) describes the health benefits Exchange concept as the process of participating insurers conforming to a list of mandatory benefits.  These mandatory benefits are called Essential Health Benefits (EHBs). This blog will examine the concept of EHBs, the benefits selected by member states, and the challenges states face in selecting their EHB package. 

Section 1302 of PPACA addresses EHBs.  Section 1302 (b)(1) contains a list of 10 coverage areas that...