Brentwood Congressman Marsha Blackburn – who has spent countless cable TV interviews railing on Obamacare – remained relatively reserved Thursday.
Obamacare Arrives In Nashville To Cheers, Confusion
Nashville’s first sign-up event for the Obamacare health insurance Marketplace started with cheers and prayers of thanksgiving. But the praise was tempered by computer glitches and confusion.
Amid Opposition, TN’s Outnumbered Democrats Say Give Obamacare Time
Congressman Jim Cooper is one of two Tennessee voices in Washington with anything good to say about Obamacare.
Nashville Joins Lawsuit Challenging State’s Obamacare Recruiting Rules
The city of Nashville is a little confused by state rules that seem to suggest a government worker could be fined for helping someone sign up for health insurance through Obamacare. The city has joined in a lawsuit challenging new regulations.
Haslam’s Still No Fan Of Obamacare, But He’s Rooting For Tennessee’s Exchange To Work
As enrollment opens for new health insurance exchanges, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam says he’s rooting for them to succeed…at least as long as the Affordable Care Act is “the law of the land.”
Is $119 For Obamacare Insurance A Good Deal In Tennessee?
Tennessee’s biggest Obamacare critics are trying to squelch any excitement for cheaper-than-expected insurance rates – 16 percent lower than original estimates. And the White House announced this week that the state will have some of the least expensive plans in the country.
In Rush To Get Obamacare Underway, Tennessee Backs Off Fingerprinting Recruiters
Fingerprinting Obamacare health plan counselors is going to wait in Tennessee. The state’s Department of Commerce and Insurance is backing off the requirement, saying there’s no time to run checks through the system.
Expansion Week for Haslam
Governor Bill Haslam continues to stall his decision on enlarging Tennessee’s Medicaid program – known as TennCare. Though, he says he will reveal his position one way or the other this week.
Hospitals Say Blocking TennCare Expansion Would Cost 90,000 Jobs
The state’s hospitals are playing out the “what if’s” as lawmakers consider whether to expand Medicaid as part of the federal health care overhaul. Their study says 90,000 Tennessee jobs could be lost if the expansion does not occur.
State of the State: No Medicaid Expansion
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam says now is not the time to expand the state’s Medicaid program. But in his State of the State address Monday night, Haslam did not close the door to opening up Tenncare in the future.
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