TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — It turns out that the state of Florida has yet another major decision to make in the next few months when it comes to the federal health care overhaul.
The state may be forced to make sweeping changes to its health insurance program for state workers if it wants to avoid paying substantial penalties required under the law pushed by President Barack Obama.
Officials who run the health insurance program told legislators on Wednesday that Florida could be on the hook for a $300 million a year penalty unless it suddenly agrees to start covering part-time employees who work at least 30 hours a week.
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