Health Jul 08 Obamacare premiums surged this year. A new analysis shows it's likely to happen again in 2027 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
Nation Jun 29 About 3 million people have dropped Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise 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. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health May 19 Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows 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. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health Mar 19 Many Americans plan to cut food to afford ACA health insurance, new poll shows 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. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
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
Jan 08 WATCH: House passes bill to extend ACA subsidies after GOP members help force vote By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting… Continue reading
Jan 01 Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes By Ali Swenson, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of… Continue reading
Dec 17 Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The stunning move comes after House Republican leaders pushed ahead with a health care bill that does not address the soaring monthly premiums that millions of people will soon endure as specific tax credits through the Affordable Care Act expire… Continue reading