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Trump Administration's Proposed ACA Cuts Could Create Parallel Insurance Market

Under proposals from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, states would have more flexibility to create lower-cost insurance plans which could attract healthier individuals from the marketplace.

Nov 30, 2018

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NANCY PELOSI, MINORITY LEADER OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES/GAGE SKIDMORE/CC BY-SA 2.0

House Dems In New Seats Of Power Will Steer Health Policy, Attack Drug Prices

But Republicans’ tightened grip on the Senate means those hoping for another round of dramatic, progressive reforms may be disappointed.

Nov 8, 2018

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Patients Could Face Tough Health Insurance Choices During Open Enrollment

Open enrollment starts Thursday, and health insurance agents are urging patients to check their policies and whether they qualify for health insurance discounts because costs and coverage could change.

Oct 30, 2018

With One Hand, Administration Boosts ACA Marketplaces, Weakens Them With Another

Guidance issued Monday could make it easier for states to get around some of the law's requirements while a rule proposed 12 hours later could bolster the exchanges.

Oct 30, 2018

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PEOPLE RALLY IN WASHINGTON D.C. TO SUPPORT THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT./TED EYTON/CC

A Texas Lawsuit Could Mean Life Or Death For The ACA

Sep 4, 2018

McCain Hated The ACA But Also Saved It

Shortly after his cancer diagnosis, he thwarted the Republican party's attempt to overturn the Affordable Care Act.

Aug 27, 2018

Trump Administration Slashes Funds for Health Insurance Outreach Program

For the second year in a row, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid cut grants to groups that help consumers find insurance through the federal marketplace.

Jul 11, 2018

Health Insurers Push Back Against Freeze of Federal Payments

Companies say the administration's decision to suspend the $10 billion risk-adjustment program could lead to higher premiums and upheaval in the country's insurance markets.

Jul 11, 2018
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Has the ACA Led to More Part-Time Workers?

Sep 3, 2014

State Officials Explain Process to Abort Cover Oregon to Legislators

Gov. John Kitzhaber holds firm in his opinion that Cover Oregon needs no legislative approval or special session to scrap its portal for the federal exchange, despite an opinion from legislative counsel that says otherwise.

May 6, 2014