High Court Sends Health Law Contraception Challenge Back To Lower Court
The earlier appeals court decision predated the Supreme Court's June 2014 ruling that family-owned Hobby Lobby Stores Ltd could seek exemptions on religious grounds from the contraception provision of the health law. The 6th U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati will now revisit its decision. Other news outlets examine how tax refunds were impacted by the health law and the continued need for outreach to Hispanics.
Reuters:
U.S. Top Court Throws Out Obamacare Contraception Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revived religious objections by Catholic groups in Michigan and Tennessee to the Obamacare requirement for contraception coverage, throwing out a lower court decision favoring President Barack Obama's administration. The justices asked the Cincinnati-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision that backed the Obama administration in light of the Supreme Court's June 2014 ruling that allowed certain privately owned corporations to seek exemptions from the provision. (Hurley, 4/27)
The Kansas City Star:
Affordable Care Act Cut Tax Refunds $729, H&R Blocks Says
Two out of three taxpayers who got help from Uncle Sam to buy health insurance last year owed some of that money back come April 15, according to H&R Block Inc. The Kansas City-based tax preparation firm reported its customers’ experiences under the Affordable Care Act and the just completed tax season on Monday. (Davis, 4/27)
The Hill:
Study: ObamaCare, Outreach Could Boost Hispanic Health Coverage
A new analysis points to expanding Medicaid under ObamaCare and improving outreach efforts as ways to lower the stubbornly high uninsured rate among Hispanics. Hispanics have long had higher uninsured rates. The Commonwealth Fund, a health research group, finds that ObamaCare is making a dent but that the rate remains high. (Sullivan, 4/27)
