Republicans Block Medicaid Expansion Effort in Kansas
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ObamaCare News Archive
Check out our ObamaCare news archive to get the latest news on the Affordable Care Act or to thumb through news articles stretching back to 2012.
Statement from President Barack Obama – On the 7th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Below is a statement from President Barack Obama On the 7th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (March 23, 2017).
ObamaCare Updates For Friday March 19th to March 24th 2017
This week in ObamaCare, changes were made to the American Health Care Act (which likely won’t pass the House), Obama supported the ACA on its anniversary, and the CBO revised its projections.
House Set to Vote on Bill to Replace Obamacare; Obama Voices Support for ACA
The expected House vote on a Republican health care bill to replace Obamacare is close, but nothing is final yet.
The ObamaCare Replacement (American Health Care Act) Scored By CBO
The CBO scored the ObamaCare repeal and replace plan (American Health Care Act), it reduces the deficit by $337 billion over the decade and increases the uninsured by 24 million by 2026.
The American Health Care Act Review
We review and explain each of the provisions in the House bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare, “The American Health Care Act”.
The World’s Greatest Healthcare Plan Vs. The American Health Care Act
Don’t confuse the RyanCare that Trump generally supports called “The American Health Care Act” with “the World’s Greatest Health Care Plan” by Pete Sessions.
“The American Health Care Act” Explained
A Simple Version of Everything You Need To Know About the ObamaCare Repeal and Replace Plan We explain “the American Health Care Act” (The New ObamaCare Replacement Plan) in simple terms. You can see our full review here or see a simple pros and cons list here (the list below offers some opinion, like the opinion that taking away Medicaid from… Read More
The Obamacare Repeal and Replace Plan Reviewed and Explained
We review “the American Health Care Act” (The New ObamaCare Replacement Plan) to help everyone understand the proposed changes.
The Leaked Republican Plan to Replace Obamacare is Essentially “the Better Way” Plan
Politico obtained a leaked draft of a Republican replacement plan for Obamacare, it is essentially the “Better Way” plan with a few tweaks.
The Individual Mandate (AKA ObamaCare Fee) Likely Won’t be Enforced
The Trump administration may no longer enforce the Individaul mandate, meaning the IRS may not enforce the fee for not having health coverage.
Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz to Debate Obamacare
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) go head-to-head in a debate over ObamaCare on CNN Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at 9 p.m. EST.
Time is Running Out to Sign Up for Marketplace Insurance
Open Enrollment for Marketplace insurance ends January 31st. Even though the future of the ACA is less than certain, there are no changes to Marketplace insurance or Cost Assistance yet. If you are still in need of health insurance for 2017, please sign up at Healthcare.gov or your state’s Marketplace while you still can. Support Marketplaces and Cost Assistance… Read More
Enroll Now, Or Face Exclusions for Preexisting Conditions
If you don’t have health insurance, there is a 50% chance you are about to make a big mistake by not enrolling in a health plan via healthcare.gov by Tuesday January 31st, 2017.
Trump Signs Executive Order on ACA
Trump signed an Executive Order on the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) on his “first day” as President to “prepare” for the law’s repeal.
Trump’s Executive Order on ObamaCare Explained
Trump’s executive order on ObamaCare doesn’t do much directly, but it likely will effect all ACA taxes as direct action is taken under the order.
Check Your Auto-Pay, or Risk a Plan Drop
If you don’t check your health insurance auto-pay, you may be the ultimate price (having your insurer drop your plan).
How Repealing Portions of ObamaCare Would Affect Coverage and Premiums
According to the CBO, repealing the ACA and replacing it with a past Republican replacement would double premiums and lead to 32 million uninsured by 2026.
Washington State House Reps Sponsor Single Payer Bill
Washington State House Bill 1026 Several House representatives in Washington have sponsored HB 1026 which would establish a single-payer health care system in Washington state using the Affordable Care Act’s State Innovation Waiver 1332. The 1332 waivers first became available to state legislators this year, and these waivers allow states to utilize 95% of the… Read More
Senate Voted to Approve Budget Resolution to Repeal ObamaCare
The Senate voted 51 to 48 early Thursday to approve a budget resolution instructing House and Senate committees to begin work on legislation to repeal key provisions of ObamaCare.
ObamaCare 2017 Repeal and Replace Updates
Below is an updated overview of where ObamaCare and its replacement plan stands now that Trump has been elected and repeal efforts have begun.
What Happens to the Mandates if ObamaCare is Repealed?
It is likely Republicans will repeal both the individual and employer mandates, but for now we should assume they will remain in place until 2018.
What Happens to Cost Assistance if ObamaCare is Repealed?
We explain what happens to cost assistance (Tax Credits, CSR, and Medicaid) if ObamaCare is repealed by congressional Republicans under Trump.
Federal Appeals Court Puts Obamacare Lawsuit on Hold Until Trump; Cost Assistance in Jeopardy
An old lawsuit is rearing its ugly head again and it could lead to ObamaCare’s cost sharing assistance being defunded under Trump.
ObamaCare White House Report December 2016
The White House just released a 100 page report on ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act). Below are some key facts and the full report.