Health Care Reform - Obamacare

It's Time for Obama to Let Dying CLASS Act Go

It's Time for Obama to Let Dying CLASS Act Go

St. Paul, Minn.—Last week, the House of Representatives voted to repeal the CLASS Act—Community Living and Assistance Services and Support—a program that was meant to offer voluntary long-term care insurance to Americans over 18. But it’s just not working, and President Obama won’t let it die.

DISCLOSED: Salaries of MN Health Insurance Exchange

DISCLOSED: Salaries of MN Health Insurance Exchange

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, in response to MN state Senator David Hann's request for the information, sent a list of the names, positions, and salaries of the Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange staff. Today, Sen. Hann held a press conference to discuss these salaries in light of the fact that the Minnesota legislature has not authorized the Exchange.

The Way Back to Liberty - Event Video

The Way Back to Liberty - Event Video

Jonathan Emord joins CCHF President, Twila Brase, and Minnesota Representative Doug Wardlow at CCHF's The Way Back to Liberty event.  The three discuss Obamacare, why a health insurance exchange should be opposed, and how Constitutional governance can be restored to America.

US DEPT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES v. STATE OF FLORIDA, et al.,

US DEPT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES v. STATE OF FLORIDA, et al.,

 

ARGUMENT ON BEHALF OF AMICUS CURIAE, CITIZENS’ COUNCIL FOR HEALTH FREEDOM, SUPPORTING THE RESPONDENTS, AND ADDRESSING THE MINIMUM COVERAGE PROVISION ISSUE (Obamacare)

CCHF Files Amicus Brief on Individual Mandate

CCHF Files Amicus Brief on Individual Mandate

Citizens' Council for Health Freedom has filed an Amicus ("Friend of the Court") Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the 26 states in the Florida lawsuit against Obamacare. The Brief specifically addresses the minimum coverage provision issue and the even more specifically provides reasons for why the Wickard vs Filburn decision (1942) should not be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court in making a decision on the constitutionality of the individual mandate. Press Release

Public Comment Request: Obamacare "Essential Health Benefits" Requirement

Public Comment Request: Obamacare 'Essential Health Benefits' Requirement
In early January, the state government requested public comments on the Obamacare "essential health benefits" requirement for individual and small group insurance policies. This provision of Obamacare again demonstrates the unconstitutional imposition of federal power on States beyond the enumerated powers allowed by the U.S. Constitution.   Read the request here.
 
 

You CAN'T Keep Your Insurance - Obama's Radical Restructuring

You CAN'T Keep Your Insurance - Obama's Radical Restructuring

"A Radical Restructuring of Health Insurance" is a paper to be read by all Americans. The Galen Institute has provided an extraordinary list of examples of insurance companies dropping people from insurance due to Obamacare. The numbers are staggering. For instance, Blue Cross in New York is dropping 20,000 businesses. Cigna is ending coverage for small businesses in 16 states. 

 

Nurses Fired, Administrators Hired to Handle Paperwork Overload of Obamacare

Nurses Fired, Administrators Hired to Handle Paperwork Overload of Obamacare

St. Paul, Minn.Hospitals and health care organizations around the country are in job-creation mode. But it’s not what you think. Unfortunately, they’re in firing mode, too.

 

Supreme Court Says Today It Will Hear Its First 'Obamacare' Case This Spring

Supreme Court Says Today It Will Hear Its First 'Obamacare' Case This Spring

St. Paul, Minn.The Supreme Court announced today that it will hear its first case against President Barack Obama’s controversial health care overhaul —also known as Obamacare. The case, expected to begin in March with a decision by June, could shake the political landscape just as voters start to decide if Obama deserves another term.

No Authority

No Authority
Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman chairs first meeting of MN Health Insurance Exchange Task Force though there is no legislative authority to establish one.