D.C. Health Insurance Tax Triggers Insurer Pushback
All insurers that sell health-related policies would be required to pay the assessment, even those whose products aren’t sold on the exchange.
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All insurers that sell health-related policies would be required to pay the assessment, even those whose products aren’t sold on the exchange.
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