Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's most recent budget proposal calls for the state to spend $76.5 million and hire 89 staff members over the next two years to comply with the Affordable Care Act,...

With health exchange enrollment just months away, many states are taking measures to implement resourceful websites, customer service call centers and other outlets of information to help residents...

After the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted conditional approval to New Hampshire's benefits exchange, which the state will operate in partnership with the federal...

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave conditional approval to federal-state benefits exchange partnerships in four states, including Iowa, New Hampshire and...

On Wednesday, Representatives Andy Thompson and Ron Young introduced a bill in the Ohio House that seeks to alter the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the state.

House Bill 91 states...

As Maryland makes progress in the implementation of the state-based healthcare exchange, lawmakers have begun discussions on how to help insurance consumers who do not speak English, according to The...

On Monday, the Minnesota House passed a bill formally recognizing the health insurance exchange mandated by the Affordable Care Act. 

Lawmakers debated for five hours before approving the bill 72 to...

As employers prepare for the changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, there are several key factors to keep in mind to avoid incurring major penalties.

One of the most controversial legislation...

A past issue of PPACA Watch discussed how to determine if substitute teachers are considered full-time employees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But what about other staff who may work 30 hours...

As states and localities come to terms with different elements of the Affordable Care Act, some estimate expanding coverage for part-time workers will be too costly.

Under the ACA, employers with 50...