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(Bloomberg) — Shutting down the government won’t shut down the health care law.
In a quirk of the calendar, the start of enrollment for the Affordable Care Act and the first day of a shutdown would fall on the same day, Oct. 1. The good news for President Barack Obama is that cutting off funds for non-essential government programs in a shutdown wouldn’t stop funding for implementing his health care law, health policy experts say.
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The House approved a three-year extension of ACA tax credits as some GOP lawmakers broke ranks, aiming to push the Senate toward a bipartisan deal.
As Washington revisits the tax-favored status of health benefits, a longtime policy expert explains why replacing group plans could cost far more.
Approximately 32,460 healthcare workers were furloughed during the government shutdown, adding to the existing strain in the industry.
Companies with 10 or more workers would have to contribute at least 50 cents per hour worked to each employee's retirement account.
