Last Day to File Taxes for 2016
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Enroll in a Plan at the Last Minute
Here is a quick guide for enrolling in Healthcare.Gov coverage at the last moment.
Open Enrollment Ends January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016 is the last day to get health insurance for 2016 under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).
Louisiana Expands Medicaid
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) announced he will expand Medicaid to 300,000 Louisianans, something Bobby Jindal (R) had failed to do since other states expanded in 2014.
ObamaCare Repeal Vetoed
Obama has vetoed the first ObamaCare repeal bill to successfully pass the senate, the bill also included measures to defund Planned Parenthood.
Cost Curbing is Working, HealthCare Spending Slowest Rate Since 60’s
Healthcare spending under the ACA has grown at the slowest rate on record since the early 60’s in 2014 and 2015, hinting that ObamaCare’s cost curbing is working.
Deadline for Jan 1, 2016 Coverage Extended to Dec 17, 2015
If you were trying to enroll in ObamaCare coverage, re-enroll, or adjust assistance for Jan 1st coverage the deadline has been extended to Dec 17, 2015.
December 15th, Last Call For January 1st Health Coverage
Each year, in general, December 15th is your last chance to get health coverage during open enrollment. This means updating info, shopping for plans, and re-enrolling must all be done no later than December 15th.
South Dakota Demands Expansion of Medicaid
Dennis Daugaard of South Dakota pitched his plan to expand Medicaid to 55,000 South Dakotans under ObamaCare. He is the latest Republican governor to choose people over politics.
Senate Passes Bill to Repeal ObamaCare and Defund Planned Parenthood
Obama will veto the bill senate Republicans passed using “budget reconciliation” that repeals ObamaCare and cuts off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.
HHS 2016 Marketplace Facts Sheet on ObamaCare
Below is the HHS 2016 marketplace facts sheet on ObamaCare provided by CMS.gov. There lots of interesting facts in here including new updates on percentages of existing customers who can get plans for less than $100 or $75 (this goes hand-in-hand with the 1 in 6 non-marketplace customers who qualified for plans of $100… Read More
Re-enroll in ObamaCare Before December 15, 2015
Everyone with a health plan needs to re-enroll in the same plan or a new plan by Dec 15, 2015 and verify their cost assistance for 2016.
Open Enrollment 2016
A quick overview of everything you need to know about getting coverage, switching plans, and cost assistance during ObamaCare’s 2016 open enrollment period.
Utah Rejects Medicaid Expansion Proposal
An effort in Utah to expand Medicaid has been rejected after Republicans in the state House of Representatives rejected a compromise proposal.
14th ObamaCare Bill Since Law Was Passed Signed
Obama signed in the 14th and most recent change to ObamaCare since the law was passed in 2010, this notably included a few breaks for small business.
ObamaCare Enrollment Numbers As of September 2015
As of September 2015 an estimated 17.6 million are enrolled in ObamaCare including 15.3 million in the Marketplace and Medicaid and 2.3 million young adults.
9.9 Million Still Enrolled and Paid Says September 2015 Report
According to CMS 9.9 million are enrolled and paid for Marketplace coverage. This is on track with the HHS estimate of 9.1 million for the end of 2015 and the CBO’s previous estimate of an average of 12 million for the year.
Medicare ACOs Succeed With $411 Million in Savings in 2014
According to CMS Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) generated more than $411 million in total savings in 2014, which includes all ACOs’ savings and losses.
950,000 Enrolled In 2015 Special Enrollment
According to CMS nearly 950,000 Americans selected a plan through the HealthCare.gov via Special Enrollment between February 23 and June 30, 2015. What Is Special Enrollment? A Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is a time outside of open enrollment where people can get a Marketplace plan that is eligible for cost assistance and protects them from the fee. There are a number… Read More
Uninsured Rate Below 10% Under ObamaCare
A new 2015 CDC study shows the uninsured rate below 10% at 9.2% for the first 3 months of 2015.
ObamaCare Repeal Voted Down in Senate
The senate voted down a GOP attempt to repeal ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act) 49-43, 60 votes would have been needed to repeal the law. This is the first repeal attempt since the party took control of the chamber in January 2015.