2012

Documents from the historic Supreme Court hearing on the Affordable Care Act: a preview and transcripts from day 1 and day 2

2011

Amicus brief from the American Hospital Association on the Supreme Court review of health care reform

Amicus brief from American Action Forum on the Supreme Court review of health care reform

Amicus brief from America's Health Insurance Plans and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association on the Supreme Court review of health care reform

Amicus brief from the National Federation of Independant Business on the Supreme Court review of health care reform

United States Court of Appeals Brief: Susan Seven-Sky v. Eric Holder
This brief, submitted by Judge Lawrence Silberman, outlines the court's reasoning for upholding the Affordable Care Act.

Employers, Health Plans Urge HHS to Keep Essential Health Benefits Affordable
Neil Trautwein, chairman of the Essential Health Benefits Coalition and vice president and employee benefits policy counsel at the National Retail Federation, released this statement on the Department of Health and Human Services’ open comment session for employers and health plans on an essential health benefits package.

Amicus brief filed by America's Health Insurance Plans
The AHIP filed this brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting review of the 11th Circuit individual mandate case

State by state enrollment in the pre-existing condition insurance plan
CMS Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

Early retiree reinsurance program: reimbursement update
CMS Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Establishment of Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans

Improving Care for People with Medicare
Dr. Don Berwick, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
March 31, 2011

Affordable Care Act Draft Rules
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
March 31, 2011

Federal District Court judge in Florida issues his ruling saying the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional
January 31, 2011

2010

A list of available grants and pilot projects under the federal reform law.

For the most up-to-date releases from HHS

The Department of Health and Human Services is centerpoint for federal implementation of the health care reform law, and has responsibility for enduring compliance with new federal insurance rules and regulations.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations

List of preventive services required to be provided by carriers.