Because the new plans will not be defined as "health insurance," they will not be subject to a variety of state and federal insurance regulations. Or so proponents hope.
The country is taking a more positive view of working mothers, but the increase in support has not led to a decline in the perception of sexism in the workplace.
Premiums went up an average of 32 percent for the cheapest silver-level plans available in each market. For gold-level plans, premiums rose an average of 19 percent.