Iowa bill allowing plans to skirt Obama's Affordable Care mandates sent to Gov. Reynolds

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Senate gave final approval Tuesday to controversial legislation that would exempt certain health plans from Affordable Care Act mandates.

The legislation combines two proposals backers say would reduce health insurance costs, but critics worry could undermine consumer protections.

Senate File 2349 was approved 37-11, sending it to Gov. Kim Reynolds, whose spokeswoman said she was "eager" to sign it. The measure passed the House last week.

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