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.
Recent premium hikes and the lack of coverage under the ACA is partly a result of an ongoing Republican Strategy to “Break ObamaCare.” We explain.
Here is a quick summary and some key facts on the May CBO Report on the American Health Care Act of 2017, AKA TrumpCare, the House bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare.
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.
Age Based Tax Credits Under TrumpCare, the American HealthCare Act (AHCA), Explained TrumpCare, the American HealthCare Act (AHCA), offers tax credits for health insurance premiums based on age and no out-of-pocket cost assistance. The Affordable Care Act offers tax credits based on income and offers out-of-pocket cost assistance. UPDATE 2019: This plan never passed, and thus… Read More
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
Is It True That Everyone Has Access to HealthCare in an Emergency? Under the EMTALA law, everyone is entitled to medical care at participating hospitals in an emergency, but the care is not free and we all pay for it. A Summary of Emergency HealthCare It is common to see social media statements that everyone can… Read More
TrumpCare weakens (not eliminates) key protections for those with pre-existing conditions, which could result in some being excluded from the market due to cost.
Does TrumpCare Cover Pre-Existing Conditions? We explain how TrumpCare affects those with pre-existing conditions to help clear up the confusion regarding TrumpCare and Pre-existing conditions. UPDATE 2019: This plan never passed, and thus the specifics here are of historical interest only. The Basics of TrumpCare and Pre-Existing Conditions Generally speaking, Under ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act) no one with pre-existing conditions… Read More
We present a simple summary of the American HealthCare Act (AHCA), sometimes known as TrumpCare, the plan to repeal and replace aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) via the 2017 budget reconciliation process.
What Does an ObamaCare Repeal and Replace Plan Mean For America? We will explain both “what will happen if ObamaCare is repealed” and “what will happen if the latest repeal and replace plan goes through.” The Basics House Republicans passed the latest version of their repeal and replace bill 217-to-213 on Thursday May 4th, 2017. The bill will now… Read More
We explain everything you need to know about the latest House ObamaCare repeal and replace plan (TrumpCare).
ObamaCare mandated contraception coverage, and an HHS ruled confirmed it for most employers, but many states are trying to shore up or expand access to birth control just in case things change.
We explain Trump’s executive order on ObamaCare’s individual mandate (the fee for not having insurance) and the employer mandate (the fee for not providing coverage to full-time employees).
The Trump Administration regulation published by CMS on Thursday April 13th was a handout to insurers, a blow to many consumers, and may curb premium costs.
Published: April 10, 2017 Last Updated: Sept 7, 2018 Understanding ObamaCare’s 2018 Open Enrollment Period ObamaCare’s 2018 Open Enrollment period started November 1, 2017 and ends on December 15, 2017. However, some states extended enrollment until January 2018. See state-specific deadlines for 2018 coverage below. Open enrollment is the only time you can enroll in a health… Read More
Below is a statement from President Barack Obama On the 7th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (March 23, 2017).
This week in ObamaCare, changes were made to the American Health Care Act (which likely won’t pass the House), Obama supported the ACA on its anniversary, and the CBO revised its projections.
TrumpCare vs. ObamaCare What is Different About the American Health Care Act / Better Care Reconciliation Act (TrumpCare) and the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare)? We explain the difference between ObamaCare and TrumpCare to show how TrumpCare (the American Health Care Act / Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017) and ObamaCare (the Affordable Care Act) are different. The goal of this… Read More
The CBO scored the ObamaCare repeal and replace plan (American Health Care Act), it reduces the deficit by $337 billion over the decade and increases the uninsured by 24 million by 2026.
We present a simple list of the pros and cons of the ObamaCare Replacement plan (as found in the The American Health Care Act) that some call TrumpCare.
We review and explain each of the provisions in the House bill to repeal and replace ObamaCare, “The American Health Care Act”.
We review “the American Health Care Act” (The New ObamaCare Replacement Plan) to help everyone understand the proposed changes.
Republicans keep coming out with “new” ideas, be it a Ryan plan, Paul plan, or Price plan… but each idea is a carbon copy of “the Better Way” plan with minor tweaks.
In ObamaCare this week: Humana plans to quit the exchanges for 2018, Ron Paul has an ACA replacement plan, and Tom Price offers fixes while reform is debated.