A Democrat said he just wants a dedicated help line for the in-person assisters.

Three mandate exemption bills sail through. An "execute the law" bill hits turbulence.

Cutting the program contribution could ease some problems.

The acting HHS PPACA chief is not related to Gary Cohen but is related to a nurse practitioner.

Senate objections to guidance lead to a call for information about provider nondiscrimination.

CMS emphasizes that states have to use their own money to run the PPACA plans.

A three-member family could owe payments to four or more plans.

Most of the previously insured and many of the uninsured have already shopped for coverage.