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.
Starving the Beast and HealthCare Reform Although it won’t come as a surprise to many, it is worth noting: States who embraced the ACA’s main coverage provisions (especially Medicaid expansion) are having more success. This is to say, the states that rejected Medicaid expansion for their poorest (19 or the 20 states who rejected Medicaid expansion are… Read More
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.
With price gouging on drugs in the news yet again, lets look at Hillary Clinton’s take on drug reform and Big Pharma.
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.
Mylan, the maker of the EpiPen, is blaming consumers noticing a recent price increase on ObamaCare, but the fact that consumers are price shopping might be a sign ObamaCare is working.
I was run over by a truck and SURVIVED. $300.000 later Blue cross said no to OBAMACARE and we signed up with Aetna now they are out and what am to do for a good affordable insurance?
As a small business owner, I have always provided health benefits to my customers and family but since Obama had to make sure the people whom DONT work and want to take care of themselves, i have to pay their way now!!!!
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.
Below we provide some common sense insight into 2016’s sticker shock for ObamaCare’s premiums and deductibles.
So I plan to continue to suffer without the surgery I was waiting for and then I will plan to pay the IRS penalty because they were somehow harmed by my error as well.
I had a security alert and my bank account so it was frozen for 10 days because of this my April payment posted on May 2 and then my May payment was received on May 28, when I made my June payment I made a mistake and shorted my payment $1.22 Humana canceled my Health… Read More
My husband recently lost his job due to eliminating his position therefore we lost our health insurance. Cobra was offered but extremely expensive for two disabled people (I’m permanently disabled due to incurable diseases and my husband came down with an incurable disease).
…Had Kaiser plan thru CC, then received a letter saying i was dropped for non-payment, I checked my bank records and was able to come up with proof/tracking number etc that i had indeed payed thru my online bill pay.
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.
Now I’m without health insurance. I don’t blame Obama Care on this. There needs to be a fix here.
Every year under the ACA people are left without coverage due to accidental plan drops due to non-payment outside of open enrollment.
In 2014 we enrolled in Obamacare after my husband lost his job when diagnosed with epilepsy. We send in our premium on, got our cards and although the premium was much higher than we ever anticipated, we thought we were all good. Month 2 – sent our premium in and rec’d a full refund saying… Read More
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.
Here is a side-by-side comparison of Hillary Clinton Vs. Donald Trump on the issues to help you tell the difference between Trump and Clinton.
Despite improvements to the ACA (ObamaCare) being a smart focus for Democrats, Single Payer must remain on the table and in the Democratic party platform.