Tag Archives: Affordable Care Act

Jimmy Williams As open enrollment for health care through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace begins Friday, Americans face uncertainty over the program’s future, as the upcoming presidential election may determine access and affordability for millions. The ACA, a key issue in the campaign’s closing days, could see significant restructuring …

Jimmy Williams House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., indicated Monday that significant changes to health care could be on the horizon if Donald Trump wins the presidency, suggesting that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could be targeted once again. Speaking at a campaign event in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Johnson told attendees that …

Shefali Luthra Originally published by The 19th Following former President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in repealing the Affordable Care Act if elected president, the Harris campaign is investing in a new series of advertisements touting the law’s effects. The ads, part of a larger $370 million paid media effort, will …

Jimmy Williams After nearly a decade of pledging to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, former President Donald Trump still lacks a comprehensive plan to replace it. Experts suggest that the promise of a more affordable healthcare law, which Trump floated again during Tuesday night’s debate …

Ariana Figueroa, Michigan Advance The Biden administration published a final rule Friday that will allow about 100,000 uninsured people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to enroll in state-run or private health insurance plans provided under the Affordable Care Act, administration officials said. The new rule from the …

Jimmy Williams In a record-breaking year, approximately 20 million people have enrolled in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, according to an announcement by the Biden administration. This figure represents a 25% increase compared to the previous year when 16.3 million individuals enrolled. The announcement comes just …

Special to the Capital-Star, Pennsylvania Capital-Star By Christine Vestal  Millions of parents who take their children to the doctor this year will hear devastating news: “Your Medicaid coverage has been canceled.” That’s because all 50 states are undertaking the biggest reshuffling of health insurance coverage since the Affordable Care Act …

Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder Health insurance companies may no longer need to cover a wide swath of preventive health care services that were required by the 2010 Affordable Care Act, under a federal judge’s ruling issued Thursday in Texas. The decision could affect millions of Americans’ access to no-cost preventive …

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Departments of Labor and the Treasury (Departments) proposed a rule to strengthen access to birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the ACA, most plans are required to offer coverage of birth control with …

Former President Barack Obama joined President Joe Biden on Tuesday at the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare. During the event, President Biden signed an executive order to close the so-called “family glitch,” a loophole in the Affordable Care Act that limits coverage …

Shefali Luthra Originally published by The 19th Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to strengthen enforcement of a signature component of the Affordable Care Act: the guarantee that privately insured people can get birth control without paying anything out of pocket. The health law’s contraceptive mandate, which dates back …

Health officials said Monday that almost 14 million people have so far signed up for medical coverage in 2022 through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before this week’s deadline. The Health and Human Services Department said the current open enrollment period has outpaced signups in 2020 by 21%. The tallies …

This year’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment Period is outpacing all previous years, a historic high of more than 13.6 million people already enrolled in health insurance coverage for 2022 through HealthCare.gov and State-based Marketplaces (SBMs). The American Rescue Plan (ARP) has made coverage more affordable and accessible for …

This year’s Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period has been extended an additional 30 days, and now runs through January 15. Thanks to pandemic relief efforts, consumers shopping for health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act could find cheaper premiums for next year. The open enrollment period for consumers …

Residents eligible for expanded Medicaid in Missouri can now sign up for coverage more than a month after a federal judge demanded the state implement it. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Monday that 275,000 residents in the state are eligible for coverage under the expansion. Missouri becomes …