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Federal government poised to create health insurance 'exchanges' in Louisiana

Federal government poised to create health insurance 'exchanges' in Louisiana
Under the health care law, starting in 2014 most people will be required to have health insurance or pay a penalty. The state exchanges are meant to provide a place where individuals or small businesses can easily compare plans, with proponents also …
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California speeds revamp of health insurance market
Those policies take effect in January 2014, when most Americans face the requirement to buy health insurance or pay a penalty. To woo consumers, Lee said, the exchange plans to use a wide range of marketing methods, from grass-roots efforts through …
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Obama Win Means Health Overhaul to Move Ahead in States
They have nine days to advise the federal government how they plan to manage state-run exchanges created by the law to provide medical coverage to the uninsured, or face a de facto U.S. takeover of their insurance markets. With Republican candidate …
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Louisiana School Reconsiders Policy That Can Force Students To Take

Louisiana School Reconsiders Policy That Can Force Students To Take
Under the school's policy, which is posted on its website, "The school reserves the right to require any female student to take a pregnancy test to confirm whether or not the suspected student is in fact pregnant." In cases where a test determines that …
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