On November 7, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States decided to take up the issue of whether premium tax credits provided for under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are available on both state and federal health insurance exchanges. The Court will hear arguments in a case called King v. Burwell in early 2015, with a final decision by June. In King, the 4th Circuit held that the premium tax credits are available on both state and federal exchanges. In another case, Halbig v. Burwell, a three-judge panel of the Appeals Court in DC came to the opposite conclusion and determined that the credits are only available on state exchanges. The full Appeals Court in D.C. was going to review that decision but decided to cancel the arguments for now, until the Supreme Court issues a decision in King.
This topic is discussed in greater detail in a health care law interview with Attorney Jillian Jagling that can be accessed by clicking here. The podcast interview also includes details about the open enrollment period, as well as provides information about the small business exchange.
PLDO will monitor and provide updated information about this pending U.S. Supreme Court decision and other ACA topics. If you have questions related to the ACA, please call Attorney Jillian Jagling at 401-824-5100 or email . We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions.
Source: PLDO Broadcast Center
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