Health Nov 02 What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Health Sep 25 Watch 6:34 Health care costs a major concern for voters ahead of midterms Health care is at the center of a political debate as millions of Americans struggle with rising costs. Enrollment in the marketplaces created by the ACA dropped this year, mainly due to the expiration of federal credits. Vice President Vance… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Politics Aug 31 WATCH: Trump says 'Medicare for All' doesn't work The president was asked about Democratic candidates who want to use Medicare to provide universal access to health care — and he said his approach to have confidential drug pricing deals was superior. By Associated Press
Health Jul 08 Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027 Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health Jul 06 Affordable Care Act enrollment shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows Ohio and Oklahoma each lost nearly one-third of enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the first complete 50-state breakdown of sharp enrollment declines following the expiration of enhanced subsidies. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Jun 29 About 3 million people have dropped Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The Department of Health and Human Services suggests the 13% drop is due to a federal crackdown on fraudulent enrollmentut, but health analysts believe it's more likely related to the Jan. 1 expiration of federal subsidies. Continue reading
May 19 Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The report found that ACA program enrollment could shrink by more than 20% and that those who remain covered are paying more, with average deductibles growing by over $1,000. Continue reading
Mar 19 Many Americans plan to cut food to afford ACA health insurance, new poll shows By Ali Swenson, Associated Press About 8 in 10 Americans who re-enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage say their health care costs are higher this year, according to a new survey from the health care research nonprofit KFF. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 6:06 Senate moves to restrict Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson Congress saw several key votes on Thursday, including ones to address military action in Venezuela, expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and more. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has been following it all and reports from the Capitol. Continue watching
Jan 08 House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The vote is a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it. Continue reading