Abstract
Controversial legislation that guarantees health coverage for most private-sector workers was recently passed in California. Known as the Health Insurance Act of 2003, the legislation will most likely be subject to a variety of legal challenges. The author presents a comprehensive description of how the Act works and the constitutional challenges it may face.
MeSH terms
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California
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act
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Guideline Adherence
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Health Benefit Plans, Employee / economics
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Health Benefit Plans, Employee / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Health Benefit Plans, Employee / organization & administration
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Health Maintenance Organizations
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Insurance Coverage / economics
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Insurance Coverage / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Insurance Coverage / organization & administration
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Insurance Pools
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Politics
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United States