Everything You Need to Know About Enrolling in TrumpCare We explain how to sign up for TrumpCare and enroll in a TrumpCare plan (i.e., how to sign up for health insurance under President Trump). That means we’ll explain health insurance enrollment dates, how to get cost assistance, and other important information for getting covered under… Read More
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?”
We look at the question, “can repealing the ACA or its key provisions bring down the cost of health insurance / healthcare?”
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).
Everything You Need To Know About the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA) AKA The Latest Version of TrumpCare We explain everything you need to know about the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA); the Senate’s new healthcare bill to replace ObamaCare. Below we cover everything you need to know about the Better Care Reconciliation… Read More
We explain the difference between ObamaCare and the House and Senate versions of TrumpCare (i.e. the difference between the ACA, AHCA, and BRCA).
What are Drug Formularies For Medicare Plans? Medicare Prescription drug lists (formularies) are lists of covered drugs, placed into different tiers, where each tier has different costs. Each Medicare plan that provides drug coverage has its own list of covered drugs and costs that follow a set of common rules. Below we will explain more about… 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.
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.
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.
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
Trump is reportedly considering ending ObamaCare’s CSR Subsidies for out-of-pocket costs. This would affect customers starting during open enrollment.
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
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.
Trump said, “Australia… you have better health care than we do.” We compare American Healthcare to Australian healthcare to see if that is true.
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).
We explain the MacArthur amendment to the AHCA that allows states to waive essential health benefits, charge more for preexisting conditions, and exempts congress.
Below is an explanation of what is wrong with ObamaCare along with a large collection of centered suggestions for how to fix it.
We explore how conservatives can seek market-based universal healthcare by examining the market-based universal healthcare systems of Singapore and Switzerland.
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.