Jul 20 Trump administration ends Affordable Care Act assistance contracts in 18 cities By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Community groups say the move, announced to them by contractors last week, will make it even more difficult to enroll the uninsured and help people already covered re-enroll or shop for a new policy. That's already a concern because of… Continue reading
Jul 20 GOP senators hunker down for last-ditch push for health care reform By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Reviving the legislation will require party leaders to win support from at least 50 of the 52 GOP senators, a threshold they've been short of for weeks. Aiming to finally resolve the issue, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he'll… Continue reading
Jul 19 Repealing Obamacare would leave 32 million more uninsured by 2026, report says By Associated Press The report from Congress' nonpartisan budget analyst says the measure would cause average premiums for people buying their own health insurance to double by 2026. Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Trump tells GOP senators no recess until Obamacare is repealed By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press Trump declared "I'm ready to act," putting the responsibility on Republican lawmakers, not himself. Continue reading
Jul 19 Column: My health insurance nightmare and what I’m doing from now on By Ivy Austin All I had wanted to know was my financial liability for a medical procedure. Who wouldn't?… Continue reading
Jul 19 Americans want lawmakers to revise ‘Obamacare,’ not kill it, poll says By Emily Swanson, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Americans overwhelmingly want lawmakers of both parties to work out health care changes, with only 13 percent supporting Republican moves to repeal "Obamacare."… Continue reading
Jul 19 ‘Repeal now, replace later’ could have an immediate impact on consumers By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Problems could start this fall for customers buying individual health policies, say independent experts, with more insurers likely to exit state markets around the country, and those remaining seeking higher rates. Continue reading
Jul 19 After failed health care bill, here’s how Senate Republicans can move forward By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Senate Republicans are scrambling to pick up the pieces after their attempt to repeal and replace the Obama-era health care law collapsed a second time. Continue reading
Jul 18 Senate to vote on ‘Obamacare’ repeal next week By Associated Press McConnell said the vote was at the request of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Continue reading
Jul 18 What’s next for the GOP health care bills? By Lisa Desjardins Here's some clarity about the current state of health care reform. Continue reading