January 9, 2008

9th Circuit says SF likely to win health care suit

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay of the federal court ruling against San Francisco's new health care plan. The appeals court says there is a "strong likelihood" that the city will prevail on the merits when the substance of the case is heard. At issue is whether the "pay or play" employer mandate violates federal law that prohibits states and local governments from requiring employers to provide certain benefits. The state plan endorsed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and passed by the Assembly includes a similar provision.

Posted by dweintraub on January 9, 2008 4:27 PM