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Politics Mar 19

Trump administration probes states that mandate health insurance coverage for abortion

By Geoff Mulvihill, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Health Mar 19

Rural hospitals in the United States
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

Politics Jan 15

White House Press Secretary Leavitt holds a press briefing, at the White House
WATCH: Leavitt says every American with health insurance will see lower costs under Trump plan

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up as Republicans have faced increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire.

By Michelle L. Price, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Science Nov 22

Health Insurance
Watch 6:02
How patients are using AI to fight back against denied insurance claims

As health insurers increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to process claims, denials have been on the rise. In 2023, about 73 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans had their claims for in-network services denied, and less than 1% of…

By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell

Health Nov 20

FILE PHOTO: A sign on an insurance store advertises Obamacare in San Ysidro
Watch 4:54
How Americans covered through ACA exchanges are navigating the spike in premiums

We’re weeks away from 20 million Americans seeing a massive spike in their healthcare premiums. That’s if no deal can be struck to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. We heard from some of those being affected.

By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas

Nov 20

Watch 9:00
With ACA subsidies set to expire, experts offer views on cost, coverage and alternatives

By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins

If the Affordable Care Act subsidies are allowed to expire at the end of the year, premiums would double for the average enrollee, with some paying over $1,000 more every month. The subsidies were at the heart of the recent…

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Nov 06

4 tips for navigating higher ACA health care premiums

By Hannah Grabenstein

As Americans shop for health insurance after the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, experts advise people to not panic, stay vigilant and budget more for health care next year,…

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Oct 29

WATCH: Dr. Oz questions legitimacy of ACA coverage for millions of Americans

By News Desk and Associated Press

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Wednesday questioned the legitimacy of Affordable Care Act coverage for many Americans, saying that “half” of the people enrolled in the subsidized health insurance plans “filed no claims last…

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Oct 21

Most Americans are concerned about rising health care costs, AP-NORC poll finds

By Ali Swenson, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

Federal policies have left millions of people at risk of skyrocketing health insurance premiums or of losing their health insurance altogether.

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Oct 16

Health care subsidies are at the heart of the shutdown fight. Here's who loses if they expire

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affordable.

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