The senate just unveiled the latest version of their ObamaCare repeal and replace bill (an updated version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017).
On this page we ask the question, “did the ACA (ObamaCare) lead to higher medical costs, or is something else causing the increase in healthcare costs?”
A new report from the Kaiser dispels the “ObamaCare death spiral” myth, showing that insurance premiums are generally stabilizing under the ACA.
One good way to stay up-to-date on the facts surrounding healthcare reform is by frequenting the Kaiser Family Foundation website.
More than Half of Americans Support Single Payer (According to Kaiser Health Tracking Poll) A June Kaiser Health Tracking poll finds that a slim majority of the public (53%) now favors a single-payer health care. What is single payer? Single payer is a health insurance solution (not a healthcare delivery solution) where all Americans would… Read More
I am one of of the many people in America who is suffering from the broken healthcare system we have in our country right now. Every single day of my life I have to fight against my multiple chronic illnesses. It is a daily struggle that sometimes I win, and many times I lose. I… Read More
We look at the question, “can repealing the ACA or its key provisions bring down the cost of health insurance / healthcare?”
Trump and others have claimed that the Senate Bill (BCRA) doesn’t cut Medicaid, that is false. The BCRA freezes and reduces Medicaid funding.
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters Tuesday that he would put off a vote on the ObamaCare repeal bill until after a weeklong July 4 recess.
We fact-check Trump’s claim that the CBO can’t be trusted and only 10.3 million were enrolled in ObamaCare (not the 23 million the CBO projected).
Get the facts on the CBO report on the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (the Senate’s ObamaCare repeal and replace plan AKA TrumpCare).
We explain the difference between ObamaCare and the House and Senate versions of TrumpCare (i.e. the difference between the ACA, AHCA, and BRCA).
I have bipolar disorder. Without Obamacare I wouldn’t have had access to the care and medication to keep me mentally same and safe.
Without the ACA my husband could’ve been denied coverage. If you have a loved one with ANY pre-existing I urge you to look at the ACA “ObamaCare” from their prospective.
I was in between jobs when diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I am ONLY a cancer SURVIVOR because of the ACA.
Everything You Need To Know About the Senate’s ObamaCare Repeal and Replace Bill (the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 Explained) We explain the Senate revision of the House’s American Health Care Act (TrumpCare AKA the Senate’s ObamaCare repeal and replace plan). The bill was just released today, so we need time to do a… Read More
There is a loophole in TrumpCare that could result in lifetime limits and the loss of other essential benefits guaranteed by ObamaCare.
Trump’s Claims That 2 Million More People Just Dropped out of ObamaCare, that ObamaCare is in a Death Spiral, and that Democrats are Obstructing Fact-Checked Trump claimed a lot of things about healthcare recently, we fact-check some key claims like “2 million more people just dropped out of ObamaCare.” Claim: Trump recently tweeted “2 million more people… Read More
We explain Iowa’s stopgap measure that cuts cost assistance for the poorest, including out-of-pocket assistance, but could help stabilize their health insurance market.
We discuss Trump’s tax cuts and spending cuts as found in the AHCA (a budget reconciliation bill) and in his budget to find out their affects on the average American.
Senate Republicans are considering passing the AHCA, the ObamaCare repeal, with no debate (the bill is currently being re-written in secret).
Nevada’s legislature recently passed a bill that would allow everyone in Nevada to buy into Medicaid (healthcare for low-income Americans).
There is a talking point that says “Trump is adding a 19% surcharge” to plans. This isn’t fully true. Instead Trump has threatened not to fund cost-sharing reduction subsidies.
The current listing for healthcare.gov on Google isn’t it good shape here on June 1, 2017, listings essentially contain a bunch of file locations.
We explain the Trump administration plan to roll back the mandate for employers to provide plans that cover birth control.