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December 15th, 2016 was the last day to enroll in coverage that started by January 1st, 2017, but 42 states have expanded the deadline to the 17th or 19th. Open enrollment 2017 ends January 31st, plans purchased after the December 15, 17, or deadline will start February 1st or later.
We present a summary of each provision in the 21st Century Cures Act which aims to tackle mental health, addiction issues including the opioid crisis, and more.
We explain how a HSA-eligible public option could work in a ObamaCare/Medicare repeal and replace plan.
Healthcare providers across the nation are unsure of whether they will be able to survive an abrupt repeal of Obamacare without a comprehensive replacement.
The GOP has promised to repeal and replace ObamaCare, but step one might be a repeal of ObamaCare through the budget reconciliation process.
If a repeal and replace plan doesn’t cover birth control like ObamaCare does, women could very well end up paying more for birth control devices like IUDs.
Trump has selected House Budget Committee Chairman and a six-term Georgia Representative Tom Price for Health Secretary. That means Price will lead the GOP charge to repeal and replace ObamaCare.
Take Paul Ryan’s short survey about repealing ObamaCare and let him know what you like and don’t like. Call 202-225-3031.
After meeting with President Obama, Trump has stated that he won’t repeal ObamaCare, but will amend or repeal and replace it.
Below we present the affordability exemptions for 2017 for employer and non-employer coverage and explain the family affordability glitch.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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%).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Obama presents a summary of ACA, and all support the fight against big phrama and for a public option.
President Obama published a summary of the ACA’s successes and suggestions for the future in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association).
Using a Sec. 1332. Waiver for State innovation states can create their own ACA alternative, including a state-based single payer system.
A final rule from HHS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex (and gender identity), age, or disability.