Final Rule Prohibits Discrimination in Health Care
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A final rule from HHS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex (and gender identity), age, or disability.
Change the Party, Don’t Change Parties
Don’t change parties, change the party. Politics isn’t about getting everything you want, it is about Civil Service. To make a change, you need allies.
The U.S. Uninsurance Rate Fell to 9.1 Percent in 2015
The Uninsured rate is at an all time low, this has been true for a while, but new data confirms the uninsured rate fell to 9.1 percent during the 4th quarter of 2015.
When You Get Sick and Lose Income – An Argument for ObamaCare
When people get sick they typically lose their income source. Unless they have savings, this results in a plan drop. Thus, private health insurance loses value in a catastrophic long-term event.
What has Obama Accomplished?
Back in 2012 we did a list of Obama’s Accomplishments, here in 2016 the list has grown. Here is some highlights of Obama Accomplishments so far, with citations.
GOP Blocks ObamaCare Cost Sharing for 7 Million in Courts
House Republicans won the 2nd round of a Court case that makes it so Congress must approve funding for cost sharing reduction subsidies. 7 million could go without cost sharing assistance.
How to Unite the Democratic Party
A few tips on how to unite the Democratic party, beat Donald Trump with a message of peace, love, and social justice, and create a new “New Deal” coalition.
Arizona Republicans Deny CHIP to Children and Parents
Arizona has denied 30,000 children health insurance by refusing to fund CHIP (KidsCare). The program has been defunded since 2010.
Bernie, Hillary, Trump, Cruz, and HealthCare
We break down, in simple terms, what Bernie, Hillary, Trump, and Cruz mean for American healthcare. We present basic overviews of the candidate’s healthcare plans, and then provide detailed explainer videos (including some awesome vlogbrothers videos).
The Drug that Helped Jimmy Carter Beat Cancer Approved
The drug Pembrolizumab, which is thought to have help Jimmy Carter beat cancer, has been approved by the FDA through an accelerated fast-track process.
Last Day to File Taxes for 2016
April 18th, 2016 is the last day to file taxes for 2016 (for the ACA and otherwise). We have an exhaustive page of tax advice here, but here are a few tips.
The Opioid Crisis – The Other Drug Problem
A recent effort by Politico highlights a movement to address the Opioid drug abuse crisis which claims tens of thousands of lives each year (outpacing deaths from car accidents in some regions).
The Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid
Ever wonder what the difference between Medicare and Medicaid was? In overly-simple terms Medicare is for seniors and Medicaid is a free or low cost program for low-income children and adults.
Drug Prices and the Cost of Healthcare
Whether it is individual costs, insurers costs, or costs as a nation, drug price increases go hand-in-hand with rising costs under the ACA. This is a monetary and moral issue, but where is congress and where is the code of ethics?
The Psychology of ObamaCare’s Advanced Tax Credits and Repayment Limits
When it comes to Advanced Premium Tax Credits, it is always tempting to take the maximum amount you qualify for. However, repayment limits can mean owing back credits.
How to Tell Truth From BS
When it comes to the ACA we hear a lot of talking points, that means a lot of lies, truths, and half-truths. We tell you how to spot the BS.
4-4 Tie on ObamaCare Contraceptive Requirements from SCOTUS
The Supreme Court of the United States ended their deliberation on ObamaCare’s contraceptive requirement in a 4-4 tie.
‘Obamacare Kid’ Comes Out
Remember that little kid in picture of Obama signing the PPACA? Well the ObamaCare kid isn’t a kid anymore, Marcelas Owens just came out publicly as transgender, partially in effort to spread awareness of the good healthcare reform has done, and the work that is still needed.
How to Explain Obamacare to the Average Person Upset With Costs
Explaining ObamaCare to the average person who is upset with costs is really hard, but an honest approach sends the right message.
A Fix for the ACA (ObamaCare)
We explain some ideas for how to fix ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act). The goal is to seek universal coverage and fix the ACA’s sticking points.
ObamaCare Enrollment Numbers For 2016
The post open enrollment numbers for ObamaCare, as of February 2016, are roughly: 12.7 million in the Marketplace, and roughly 20 million total between the ACA between the Marketplace, Medicaid expansion, young adults staying on their parents plan, and other coverage provisions.
Paying Back Tax Credits
On this page we cover the 2016 tax credit repayment limits and explain 2016 refunds for premium tax credits.
10 Simple Obamacare Tax Tips for 2016
There are a few taxes related to ObamaCare that require the attention of most tax paying Americans. Below we review the most important tax tips for 2016.
Health Insurance Auto-Pay
Setting up auto-pay on your health plan is a smart option, but there are a few things to know first.
Extensions in Some States for Open Enrollment 2016
Most states stuck to the hard deadline of January 31st, 2016, but a few states are allowing those who signed up (but didn’t enroll) a few extra days to enroll.