Why Isn’t Health Insurance or Care Affordable?
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We look at the Affordable Care Act, asking why many people’s medical insurance or care is unaffordable.
Will There Be a 2018 Open Enrollment?
Open enrollment is still on for ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act). 2018 open enrollment starts November 1, 2017, and ends December 15, 2017 (extended to January 2018 in some states).
Why So Many U.S. Counties Have One or Less Obamacare Insurer
Although only a few states have a number of ObamaCare insurers offering plans, some have only one or two. We explain what this means.
Did the ACA Lead to High Medical Costs?
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?”
Are Able Bodied Adults Taking Advantage of Medicaid? Will Work Incentive Requirements Help?
Below we explore the different demographics on Medicaid, ask if able-bodied adults are taking advantage of Medicaid, and examine if work requirements will help.
Rand Paul Offers a Fix ObamaCare; What Do You Think About It?
Rand Paul, Senate Bill 222, Long-Term Contracts, and the AHCA Rand Paul, like many Americans, doesn’t love the TrumpCare/RyanCare that came out of the house. Here is what Rand Paul thinks about healthcare reform. In Paul’s Fox News article in which he promotes his Senate Bill 222, Sen. Rand Paul: Senate has chance to fix ObamaCare… Read More
Why Call the ACA ObamaCare? Medicare is Not Called JohnsonCare.
Medicare and Medicaid are not JohnsonCare; Social Security is not RooseveltCare. Why call the Affordable Care Act ObamaCare?
House Passes Latest ObamaCare Repeal 217-to-213; We Explain the Plan and the Vote
We explain everything you need to know about the latest House ObamaCare repeal and replace plan (TrumpCare).
Going Silent on line 61 is an Option, Just don’t Attest to Coverage You Didn’t Have
If you didn’t have coverage, going silent on line 61 is an option (not checking line 61). Just don’t attest to coverage you didn’t have. This is the loophole for the ObamaCare fee.
The Obamacare Repeal and Replace Plan Reviewed and Explained
We review “the American Health Care Act” (The New ObamaCare Replacement Plan) to help everyone understand the proposed changes.
The Leaked Republican Plan to Replace Obamacare is Essentially “the Better Way” Plan
Politico obtained a leaked draft of a Republican replacement plan for Obamacare, it is essentially the “Better Way” plan with a few tweaks.
ObamaCare Repeal Facts
What Repealing and Replacing ObamaCare Could Look Like Under the Trump Administration Republicans in Congress plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). Get the facts on a repeal and replace plan under the Trump administration and what it means for America. UPDATE 2019: The repeal and replace plan never passed, and thus some specifics here… Read More
Why Guaranteed Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Matters
Those who want to repeal ObamaCare due to being upset with the cost or the mandate should think carefully about why guaranteed coverage for preexisting conditions matters.
The House GOP Better Way Plan Explained
We explain the House GOP Better Way Plan (the House Republicans’ ObamaCare replacement plan) and how it could change ObamaCare.
Tell Trump What You Like or Don’t Like About ObamaCare
Leave a comment below to let President-elect Trump what you like and don’t like about ObamaCare. Let’s help Trump build a great ObamaCare replacement plan.
Ideologies and Tactics Related to Defunding ObamaCare
Defund ObamaCare: Why Take Power Away From Government? Why would so many people push to defund ObamaCare when Government programs like the ACA are created the average citizen? Programs and services like Medicaid, Social Security, ObamaCare, Unions, NPR, PBS, Education, etc. cost Big Business billions in taxes every year (taxes must be collected to pay for… Read More
What Does President Trump Mean for ObamaCare?
Trump’s been elected, and that means TrumpCare may replace ObamaCare. Here is what changes to expect for ObamaCare under President Trump.
President Obama Explains the ACA in Retrospect and More
Following a petition request with 320,000 signatures on Whitehouse.gov, President Obama appeared in an interview with Bill Maher in which he discussed his Presidency and the ACA in retrospect, among other things.
States Who Embraced the ACA are Having more Success
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
What is HillaryCare?
HillaryCare Explained – The History of Hillary Clinton’s Healthcare Reform Efforts HillaryCare describes healthcare reform efforts by Hillary Clinton. This includes her healthcare reform efforts in 1993 that paved the way for CHIP and the ACA, and all efforts since. If Hillary gets elected HillaryCare will describe healthcare reform under her Presidency. Below we discus: Hillary’s… Read More
What is BernieCare?
How to Understand Bernie Sanders’ HealthCare Reform BernieCare describes Bernie Sanders’ healthcare reform efforts. Sanders ran on single payer, but recent efforts include a public option and negotiating drug prices under the ACA. Unlike ObamaCare, which describes healthcare reform as implemented by the 2010 law the Affordable Care Act (ACA), BernieCare describes any effort for healthcare… Read More
ObamaCare News Archives 2012 – 2014
ObamaCare News Archives Below you will find our archive of news articles on the Affordable Care Act from 2012 – 2014, see our current ObamaCare news section for recent news related to the ACA. ObamaCare News November 2014 Should I Shop Inside or Outside of the Marketplace? Published November 20th, 2014 by ObamaCare Facts Most of… Read More
ObamaCare and the Public Option
ObamaCare Public Option Explained ObamaCare allows for a public option, a public health insurance plan that can compete with private companies and works with the ACA. This “ObamaCare public option” can work a few ways. President Obama previously expressed support for a national public option and suggested that states create state-based public options via sec. 1332 waivers, especially in regions with low competition. Initially… Read More
Sanders Endorses Clinton, Clinton and Obama Endorse Public Option
Sanders endorses Clinton, Obama presents a summary of ACA, and all support the fight against big phrama and for a public option.
The ACA and the Future of US Health Care
President Obama published a summary of the ACA’s successes and suggestions for the future in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association).