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The Third Way: Free Market Medicine

Posted on December 20, 2014 by OCTS1

(OCTS Original Commentary) Republicans of various stripes have been pushing a number of comprehensive alternatives to Obamacare (universal tax credits, etc.). While it is tempting to say that anything would be better than the miscreant ACA, we don’t want our … Continue reading →

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Proclamation: Covered California Bans Non-ACA Plans

Posted on January 28, 2014 by OCTS4

“The board of California’s health insurance exchange, Covered California, on Thursday decided not to allow insurance plans that do not meet Obamacare standards to continue operating in that state[...]” Thursday, 21 Nov 2013 By: Dan Mangan http://www.cnbc.com/id/101218932

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Off-Exchange Insurance Abolished in District of Columbia

Posted on January 28, 2014 by OCTS4

“On Oct. 3, the D.C. Health Exchange Authority’s executive board unanimously approved a plan that would abolish the marketplace as we know it for firms with 50 employees or fewer and force them to obtain health insurance for their workers … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Exchanges Sharply Reduce Consumer Choice, Competition

Posted on September 5, 2013 by OCTS1

“Authorized by the federal Affordable Care Act, the state-created exchange is expected to open Oct. 1 for coverage in 2014. [State Insurance Commissioner] Kreidler’s ruling limits the Exchange to the three principal companies already in the outside market for individual … Continue reading →

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