Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Republicans Mull Next Move If High Court Voids Subsidies
Sen. Ron Johnson was elected to Congress in 2010 as an adamant foe of President Barack Obamas health care overhaul. Yet facing a Supreme Court decision that could disrupt how that law functions, the Wisconsin Republican is among many in the GOP who want Congress to react with caution. ... Neither politically nor practically can we end those subsidies, said Johnson, who faces a potentially tough re-election next year. So lets just recognize those realities. Lets set up the 2016 election as the contest, the discussion, the debate over repealing the law. (Frum, 4/30)
The second chance to sign up for 2015 Obamacare coverage ends in most states today but it doesnt appear that the special enrollment period for those penalized by the laws individual mandate will significantly boost 2015 sign-up numbers. (Villacorta, 4/30)