Susan Morse
Insurance giant is seeking a review of the 2-1 decision from the appeals court blocking its $54 billion merger with Cigna.
Congress voted 217 to 213 Thursday to pass the American Health Care Act to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Merger contract stipulated that Aetna would pay Humana a $1 billion breakup fee should the deal not go through.
House has scheduled votes at 10:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., with the repeal vote likely in the afternoon, according to Politico.
Representatives Fred Upton of Michigan, Billy Long of Missouri endorsed the bill Wednesday.
Waiving the rule through a process called martial law allows them to vote when ready, rather than waiting the one day required, according to The Hill.
J. Mario Molina, John C. Molina will continue to serve as directors on the board.
Statement leaves door open for potential Supreme Court appeal; Anthem, Cigna decline comment.
Bill gives no guarantee of funding for cost-sharing reduction payments, viewed by insurers as crucial to stabilizing ACA premiums.
Victory claims the Blue Cross plans are trying to force out-of-network providers to become in-network, accept below-market contractual terms.