Tax preparers brace as Obamacare adds wrinkles to tax forms this year
Americans who did not have health insurance last year might have to pay a penalty when they file their federal income taxes this year – but some people who did have coverage might owe Uncle Sam, too.
Triple threat: Hospitals could go to ballot if doomsday scenario plays out
The fiscal year 2016 budget may only the beginning of a year of bad news for Arizona hospitals, which could face a doomsday scenario depending on the outcome of two big lawsuits.
Arizona could face another Obamacare conundrum
The last time the U.S. Supreme Court gave states an option of whether to comply with a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, Arizona embraced Medicaid expansion, despite then-Gov. Jan Brewer’s stated opposition to the federal health care law.
Arizona health insurance enrollment numbers released
More than 72,000 Arizonans chose new health insurance plans in the first month of open enrollment in the federal insurance marketplace, nearly half for the first time.
A look at Arizona health insurance open enrollment
Open enrollment for the second phase of President Barack Obama's health care law opened over the weekend with less fanfare than the original rollout that was plagued by computer glitches. But this enrollment period will bring about many changes for Arizona residents, including the prospect of lower prices but shifting insurance providers.
3,100 Arizonans may lose insurance over immigration status
Federal officials say 3,100 Arizonans will lose health insurance coverage they bought through the federal marketplace if they don't provide proof of citizenship or legal immigration status by the end of the month.
Brewer appeals Medicaid ruling to Arizona Supreme Court
As expected, Gov. Jan Brewer today asked the Arizona Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court ruling allowing legislators to move forward with a lawsuit against the hospital assessment that funds her Medicaid expansion plan.
Arizona children pay more under health law
The families of 14,000 Arizona children who lost health coverage earlier this year are likely paying more for fewer benefits under the Affordable Care Act, according to newly released study.
Arizona leads nation in children who signed up for ‘Obamacare’
WASHINGTON – Arizona leads the nation in the percentage of children who enrolled in health care through the federal marketplace, according to the latest numbers from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Arizona health care competitors collaborate on Affordable Care Act enrollments
It’s hard to imagine some 600 organizations, mostly nonprofits, agreeing on anything and working in concert to accomplish a common goal. Or major hospitals — often in competition with one another to attract patients and provide quality health care services — collaborating.
Court: Legislators can’t sue to block Medicaid expansion
A lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s Medicaid expansion plan that was filed by fellow Republicans in the state Legislature was dismissed in a ruling released Saturday, handing Brewer a major victory in her battle against conservative members of her own party.
AZ Dems under fire for Obamacare votes
When the federal government shut down due to a congressional impasse over repealing or delaying the Affordable Care Act, Arizona’s three targeted Democrats in Congress took vastly different approaches to their votes on the health care law.

















