A coalition of California doctors and insurers has challenged a newly proposed healthcare tax, arguing it violates a 2024 ballot measure designed to limit such fees. The tax, which they claim could increase family premiums by hundreds of dollars each year, is being scrutinized by the California Medical Association and the California Association of Health Plans. Legal questions now surround whether state officials overstepped their authority in implementing the policy. Critics say the measure undermines voter-approved protections meant to curb rising healthcare costs.
A new California healthcare tax that’s expected to jack up family premiums by hundreds of dollars annually isn’t even legal, according to a group of doctors and insurance firms. The California Medical Association and the California Association of Health Plans, which represent doctors and insurers respectively, accused state officials of violating Prop. 35, a 2024...
