Updates of ObamaCare Repeal and Replace Vote in Congress
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Congress plans to vote to repeal and replace ObamaCare today, July 25, 2017. It is still uncertain that Republicans can get 51 votes.
What is “The Ted Cruz Amendment?”
The Ted Cruz Amendment is an Amendment to the BCRA which lets insurers sell low-benefit, low-cost, high-deductible plans with annual limits.
Republican-led Effort to Replace Obamacare Failed (For Now)
The Republican-led effort to repeal and replace Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) failed after a string of conservative senators refused to support it.
Senate Unveils Latest Version of their ObamaCare Repeal and Replace Bill
The senate just unveiled the latest version of their ObamaCare repeal and replace bill (an updated version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017).
There is No “Death Spiral”: Insurance Premiums Stabilizing under ACA
A new report from the Kaiser dispels the “ObamaCare death spiral” myth, showing that insurance premiums are generally stabilizing under the ACA.
Get Your HealthCare Reform Information From the Kaiser Family Foundation
One good way to stay up-to-date on the facts surrounding healthcare reform is by frequenting the Kaiser Family Foundation website.
Support For Single-Payer HealthCare is Increasing
More than Half of Americans Support Single Payer (According to Kaiser Health Tracking Poll) A June Kaiser Health Tracking poll finds that a slim majority of the public (53%) now favors a single-payer health care. What is single payer? Single payer is a health insurance solution (not a healthcare delivery solution) where all Americans would… Read More
Fact-check: The Senate Health Bill Cuts Medicaid
Trump and others have claimed that the Senate Bill (BCRA) doesn’t cut Medicaid, that is false. The BCRA freezes and reduces Medicaid funding.
Republicans Put off HealthCare Vote Until After Recess
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters Tuesday that he would put off a vote on the ObamaCare repeal bill until after a weeklong July 4 recess.
Fact-Check: Trump Says CBO Was Wrong About ObamaCare
We fact-check Trump’s claim that the CBO can’t be trusted and only 10.3 million were enrolled in ObamaCare (not the 23 million the CBO projected).
Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017: CBO Report Facts
Get the facts on the CBO report on the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (the Senate’s ObamaCare repeal and replace plan AKA TrumpCare).
The Difference Between the ACA, BCRA, the AHCA – Explained
We explain the difference between ObamaCare and the House and Senate versions of TrumpCare (i.e. the difference between the ACA, AHCA, and BRCA).
TrumpCare Could Mean Lifetime Limits and Less Benefits For Workers
There is a loophole in TrumpCare that could result in lifetime limits and the loss of other essential benefits guaranteed by ObamaCare.
Trump’s Recent HealthCare Claims Fact-Checked
Trump’s Claims That 2 Million More People Just Dropped out of ObamaCare, that ObamaCare is in a Death Spiral, and that Democrats are Obstructing Fact-Checked Trump claimed a lot of things about healthcare recently, we fact-check some key claims like “2 million more people just dropped out of ObamaCare.” Claim: Trump recently tweeted “2 million more people… Read More
Iowa’s ObamaCare “Stopgap Measure” Hurts Lower Incomes, but Could Help Stabilize Markets
We explain Iowa’s stopgap measure that cuts cost assistance for the poorest, including out-of-pocket assistance, but could help stabilize their health insurance market.
Senate Republicans Trying to Repeal ObamaCare With No Debate While Everyone is Distracted
Senate Republicans are considering passing the AHCA, the ObamaCare repeal, with no debate (the bill is currently being re-written in secret).
Nevada’s Medicaid-For-All
Nevada’s legislature recently passed a bill that would allow everyone in Nevada to buy into Medicaid (healthcare for low-income Americans).
Is Trump Adding a 19% Surcharge to Health Plans?
There is a talking point that says “Trump is adding a 19% surcharge” to plans. This isn’t fully true. Instead Trump has threatened not to fund cost-sharing reduction subsidies.
Healthcare.gov’s Google Listing Snippet is Not In Good Shape Here on June 1, 2017
The current listing for healthcare.gov on Google isn’t it good shape here on June 1, 2017, listings essentially contain a bunch of file locations.
Trump’s Plan to Roll Back ObamaCare’s Birth Control Mandate For Employers Explained
We explain the Trump administration plan to roll back the mandate for employers to provide plans that cover birth control.
The Ongoing Republican Strategy to Break ObamaCare
Recent premium hikes and the lack of coverage under the ACA is partly a result of an ongoing Republican Strategy to “Break ObamaCare.” We explain.
Key Facts From the May 2017 CBO Report on TrumpCare
Here is a quick summary and some key facts on the May CBO Report on the American Health Care Act of 2017, AKA TrumpCare, the House bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare.
Another Insurer Quit ObamaCare; Now 25 Missouri Counties Have No Options
One of the last remaining insurers in Missouri participating in the ObamaCare exchanges pulled out. This leaves 19,000 Obamacare enrollees in 25 counties in that state with no options in 2018.
TrumpCare Cuts CHIP (Assistance for Kids) for some Families
Under TrumpCare, the American HealthCare Act (AHCA), Medicaid eligibility is reduces from 138% FPL to 100% for children ages 6-19 as of December 31, 2019.
Trump is Reportedly Considering Ending ObamaCare’s CSR Subsidies
Trump is reportedly considering ending ObamaCare’s CSR Subsidies for out-of-pocket costs. This would affect customers starting during open enrollment.