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Get news and opinions on the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). We provide regular updates to keep you up-to-date on what’s happening with ObamaCare today.
Due to the ever-changing nature of the new health care law, staying up to date on the latest ObamaCare news is a must. Find out what is going on with the Affordable Care Act.
ObamaCare News and Opinions
Below is the latest news and opinions related to healthcare reform and the Affordable Care Act:
ObamaCare Special Enrollment 2021 Starts Today (and Everyone Qualifies)
ObamaCare Special Enrollment 2021 starts Feb 15, 2021, and ends May 15, 2021. Everyone qualifies for this special enrollment, so if you don’t have coverage, you can apply at HealthCare.Gov now.
New Stimulus Bill Increases ObamaCare Subsidies, Ends Subsidy Cliff, and More
A new stimulus bill being proposed would fully subsidize coverage up to 150% of the poverty level, would end the subsidy cliff for people who make over 400% FPL, and more.
ObamaCare Special Enrollment 2021: February 15, 2021 – May 15, 2021
There is a special enrollment period for 2021 in response to COVID-19. Special enrollment in HealthCare.Gov runs from February 15, 2021 to May 15, 2021.
New Executive Orders Re-open ObamaCare Marketplaces and Rollback Trump Era Rules
The White House officially announced plans to sign executive orders to re-open the marketplaces for special enrollment and to roll-back Trump era changes to Medicaid and women’s reproductive health.
Biden Plans to Reopen ObamaCare Marketplaces
President Biden plans to reopen ObamaCare’s marketplaces for 6 months in response to the pandemic. They could open as early as Thursday, Jan 28, 2021.
Biden Could Mean More Cost Assistance and Coverage
Biden’s “Bidencare” (a plan to expand the Affordable Care Act) could mean more cost assistance and coverage as the Biden administration builds on ObamaCare and rolls back Trump policy.
You Can Still Enroll in ObamaCare in Some States
Did you know some states will allow you to enroll in a Marketplace plan even after the Dec 15 national deadline?
Stimulus Bill Adopts BidenCare Measure to Stop Surprise Billing
Congress has adopted a measure to stop surprise billing by 2022 in the recent stimulus bill. Stopping surprise billing was also a plank of BidenCare (Joe Biden’s plan to build on ObamaCare).
Open Enrollment 2021 is Over, But You May Still Have Options
Open enrollment 2021 is over, but you may still have options. Some states have extended deadlines each year, others will qualify for special enrollment, and others will qualify for Medicaid/CHIP.
The Last Day of Open Enrollment 2021 is Today (in Most States)
Today is your last day to get covered in 2021 under ObamaCare in most states. See extensions and state-specific deadlines below for updates on extended deadlines.
Don’t Forget Open Enrollment Ends Dec 15 in Most States
Open enrollment for 2021 health insurance and cost assistance ends December 15, 2020 in most states. State-based extensions are listed below.
Supreme Court Seems to Side With ObamaCare in Hearing
The Supreme Court appears to be siding with ObamaCare in today’s hearing, as most comments from the Justices implied ObamaCare should be able to stand without the mandate.
Supreme Court Hears ObamaCare Challenge
The Supreme Court is hearing the major challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) today.
What the Election Means for ObamaCare
ObamaCare’s fate is currently in the hands of the Supreme Court. If the law is struck down in court, it is then in the hands of Congress.
ObamaCare Open Enrollment 2021 Has Started
Open enrollment for marketplace coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) started November 15 and ends December 15 in most states.
Joe Biden Announces BidenCare
BidenCare is Joe Biden’s version of ObamaCare, his plan to lower premiums, deductibles, and drug prices and to offer everyone a choice, keep private insurance or join a Medicare-like public option.
Amy Coney Barrett and the Implications for ObamaCare
Democrats have been making the case that Amy Coney Barrett becoming a Supreme Court Justice would put ObamaCare in jeopardy.
Trump Plans Pre-existing Conditions Orders as Administration-Backed Court Case Looms
The ACA’s fate is in the hands of the Supreme Court after a Trump administration-backed court case that threatens the ACA is set to finish playing out. In light of this Trump has promised to release executive orders protecting pre-existing conditions.
Trump Says New Order Will Cover Pre-existing Conditions; But ObamaCare Already Does
Trump said that he’ll be pursuing an executive order to mandate insurers covers pre-existing conditions. With that in mind, ObamaCare already mandates this.
Missouri Approves Medicaid Expansion at the Ballot Box
Voters in Missouri approved Medicaid Expansion by a vote of 53.25% to 46.75%. The vote created a state constitutional amendment that expands Medicaid to all low income adults starting on July 1, 2021.
Trump Signs Executive Orders on Cutting Drug Prices on Certain Drugs
Trump has signed four executive orders to improve the affordability and accessibility of life-saving drugs like insulin. However, the state of the fourth and most impactful order is unclear.
Trump Administration Wins Supreme Court Contraceptive Coverage Ruling
The Trump administration got a win in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has ruled that employers can deny women contraception based on religious grounds.
Oklahoma Approves Medicaid Expansion
Oklahoma’s Medicaid expansion vote passed. Oklahoma is set to become the 37th state to expand Medicaid to low-income single adults after the vote narrowly passed.
Oklahoma Ballot Measure Could Expand Medicaid
Medicaid expansion is up for vote in Oklahoma. Currently low-income single adults in Oklahoma do not have access to coverage.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Get Rid of ObamaCare
The Trump administration filed a brief with the Supreme Court on Thursday asking them to get rid of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).
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