The House GOP Better Way Plan Explained
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We explain the House GOP Better Way Plan (the House Republicans’ ObamaCare replacement plan) and how it could change ObamaCare.
Trump Could Repeal ObamaCare’s Birth Control Coverage
Trump promised to repeal ObamaCare on the campaign trail, and that means ObamaCare’s birth control coverage could be in jeopardy.
Tell Trump What You Like or Don’t Like About ObamaCare
Leave a comment below to let President-elect Trump what you like and don’t like about ObamaCare. Let’s help Trump build a great ObamaCare replacement plan.
What Does President Trump Mean for ObamaCare?
Trump’s been elected, and that means TrumpCare may replace ObamaCare. Here is what changes to expect for ObamaCare under President Trump.
EPOs and Out-of-Network Benefits
EPOs (or “Exclusive Provider Organization” plans) are plans where you can ONLY use doctors and hospitals within the EPO network, but cannot go outside the network for care. With an EPO there are no out-of-network benefits.
President Obama Explains the ACA in Retrospect and More
Following a petition request with 320,000 signatures on Whitehouse.gov, President Obama appeared in an interview with Bill Maher in which he discussed his Presidency and the ACA in retrospect, among other things.
Affordability Exemptions for 2017
Below we present the affordability exemptions for 2017 for employer and non-employer coverage and explain the family affordability glitch.
Premiums Up For 2017, But Many Get a Plan for $100 or Less
Although health insurance premiums are up 22% on average for 2017, but many can get a plan for a $100 or less through healthcare.gov.
What Did Bill Clinton Mean When He Criticized ObamaCare?
Bill Clinton recently criticized ObamaCare. While his wording was confusing, his underlying point is arguably justified and hardly a criticism of the ACA as a whole.
Washington State Secures Federal Support to Improve Health Care and Control Costs
Under Gov. Jay Inslee, Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) announced a new state-federal partnership aimed at improving the state’s Apple Health (Medicaid) program.
7 in 10 can still get a plan for less than $75, and 8 in 10 less than $100
2017 Open Enrollment for ObamaCare starts November 1st and 7 in 10 marketplace shoppers can still get prices as low $75, and 8 out of 10 less than $100!
33 Senate Democrats Backing ObamaCare Public Option
So far 33 Democratic Senators are backing a public option under ObamaCare, as previously called for by Hillary, Obama, and Bernie. However insurers are pushing back and Republicans control congress.
States Who Embraced the ACA are Having more Success
Starving the Beast and HealthCare Reform Although it won’t come as a surprise to many, it is worth noting: States who embraced the ACA’s main coverage provisions (especially Medicaid expansion) are having more success. This is to say, the states that rejected Medicaid expansion for their poorest (19 or the 20 states who rejected Medicaid expansion are… Read More
Uninsured Rate at Record 8.6% Low For First 3 Months of 2016
The uninsured rate dropped to a record low during the first 3 months of 2016 at only 8.6% for all Americans, that is 1.3 million fewer than 2015 (9.2%), and 21.3 million fewer than 2010 (15.7%).
Warren and Sanders Lead Senate Inquiry Into Aetna’s ACA Exit
Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and three other progressive senators are leading an inquiry into why Aetna is pulling out of 11 of 15 of ObamaCare’s exchanges.
Hillary Clinton on Drug Reform
With price gouging on drugs in the news yet again, lets look at Hillary Clinton’s take on drug reform and Big Pharma.
Mylan Makes Steps Toward Curbing EpiPen Price-Gouging Backlash
Responding to recent ire over a price hike from a list price of $93.88 to $608.81 for an EpiPen two-pack, has Mylan offering some concessions.
EpiPen Maker is Blaming Obamacare, but is Noticing Prices a Bad Thing?
Mylan, the maker of the EpiPen, is blaming consumers noticing a recent price increase on ObamaCare, but the fact that consumers are price shopping might be a sign ObamaCare is working.
Is Aetna Leaving ObamaCare?
Citing losses, but on the back of the Department of Justice (DOJ) attempting to block a merger with Humana, Aetna has stated it will pull out of 11 ObamaCare exchanges.
Common Sense and ObamaCare Sicker Shock
Below we provide some common sense insight into 2016’s sticker shock for ObamaCare’s premiums and deductibles.
ObamaCare Enrollment Hits 20 million as of March 2016
Roughly 20 million Americans have been covered under the ACA’s coverage provisions between Medicaid, the Marketplace, and children staying on their parents plan since 2010.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Retroactively Cancelled my Insurance
We have seen an influx people who claim that BCBS has cancelled their insurance with little or no prior notice due to billing errors. If this has happened to you share your story below.
Addressing the Problem of Health Plan Drops Due to Non-Payment
Every year under the ACA people are left without coverage due to accidental plan drops due to non-payment outside of open enrollment.
Sanders Endorses Clinton, Clinton and Obama Endorse Public Option
Sanders endorses Clinton, Obama presents a summary of ACA, and all support the fight against big phrama and for a public option.
The ACA and the Future of US Health Care
President Obama published a summary of the ACA’s successes and suggestions for the future in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association).