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News Articles: obamacare

The Affordable Care Act saw a record number of sign ups this year, but some people are having trouble finding doctors in their health plan networks.

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  • Health

The big squeeze: ACA health insurance has lots of customers, small networks

Some consumers who bought health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act have had a tough start to the year: Many say it's hard to find an in-network doctor or hospital.

April 05, 2023
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By:
  • Julie Appleby
The healthcare.gov website is seen in 2021. A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation's health law Thursday.

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  • National

Judge's ruling undercuts U.S. health law's preventive care

A federal judge in Texas who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a key part of the law. Opponents say the ruling jeopardizes preventive care for millions of Americans.

March 30, 2023
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  • The Associated Press

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: The Legislature picks up steam; Judge rules on mass voter challenges; Trump's base

Friday on Political Rewind: The Legislature is picking up steam. Bills that would block a federal website for insurance in favor of a state site, authorize sports betting, and approve a statue of Clarence Thomas are in the air. Meanwhile, a federal judge rules on the mass challenge of Georgia voters.

February 03, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Health

More people than ever buy insurance on Healthcare.gov

It's the last weekend for Obamacare open enrollment, and nearly 16 million Americans have signed up for a health insurance plan.

January 13, 2023
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin

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  • Health

Shopping for ACA health insurance? Here's what's new this year

There's finally been a fix to the "family glitch" that made marketplace health plans sometimes unaffordable. And although premiums are rising, subsidies are too, and more people are eligible.

October 31, 2022
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By:
  • Julie Appleby
A Google search for Obamacare plans can direct consumers to a series of "lead-generating" websites: nongovernmental webpages that connect insurance brokers to consumers.

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  • Health Care

They thought they bought Obamacare plans. What they got wasn't insurance

Some consumers sign up for Obamacare and find out later they actually purchased a membership to a health care sharing ministry. But regulators and online advertising sites don't do much about it.

June 07, 2022
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  • Bram Sable-Smith

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  • Health

Some insurance brokers enroll people in ACA plans without consent

Some consumers "have gone months" without realizing someone had improperly enrolled them in ACA health plans, with tax credits that may need repaying. A proposed new rule would stop the practice.

January 17, 2022
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  • Julie Appleby

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  • Health

6 tips to help you pick the right health insurance plan

The open enrollment period to buy health insurance on HealthCare.gov starts now and runs through Jan. 15, 2022. Look for more options and expanded subsidies this year — and more help signing up.

November 02, 2021
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
screenshot of healthcare.gov website

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  • Health Care

Health Insurance Exchange Deadline For Uninsured, Unemployed, Lower Premiums Approaching

Georgia’s health insurance exchange is offering more and lower-priced insurance plans. That means more help for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. But the deadline to enroll is almost here. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports.  

 

August 12, 2021
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  • Ellen Eldridge
A special open enrollment period on all Affordable Care Act marketplaces, including on the federal insurance exchange, <a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/" data-key="1338">HealthCare.gov</a>, runs until Aug. 15. Many people qualify for free or low-cost plans.

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  • Health

Uninsured Or Unemployed? You Might Be Missing Out On Free Health Insurance

Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here's how to sign up in time.

August 03, 2021
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
Health Exchange website

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  • Health Care

Georgians Taking Advantage Of Special Enrollment On Exchange

More than 40,000 Georgians have signed up for health coverage on the state exchange since a special enrollment period began in February.

April 14, 2021
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By:
  • Andy Miller
Missouri state lawmakers are debating whether to fund an expansion of Medicaid that would bring health coverage to 275,000 more people in the state. The expansion was enshrined in a constitutional amendment approved by voters.

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  • Health

Missouri Legislature Tries To Back Out Of Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansion

Missouri Republicans are trying to avoid funding an expansion that would give 275,000 people health insurance. Democrats argue they are pushing ideology over the will of the people.

April 08, 2021
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By:
  • Sebastián Martínez Valdivia
President Biden signed an executive action Thursday that revokes a Trump-era policy cutting funds to global organizations that offer abortion and to expand access to health insurance.

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  • Health

Biden Revokes Trump Abortion Policy, Takes Steps To Shore Up Affordable Care Act

One executive order opens a special enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act from Feb. 15 to May 15.

January 28, 2021
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By:
  • Jaclyn Diaz
Health care costs — including for things such as an insulin kit, for instance — can be catastrophically high for millions of Americans, even those with health insurance, a study finds.

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  • Health

Despite ACA Coverage Gains, Millions Still Suffer 'Catastrophic' Health Care Costs

The president-elect has vowed to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, which gave millions of Americans health insurance. But many insured people still struggle to pay for health care, research finds.

November 12, 2020
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By:
  • Kristen Kendrick
Joe Biden rallied supporters Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Wilmington, Del. Though he is now U.S. president-elect, Biden will have to await outcomes of January run-off races in the Senate to know much support he's likely to get there for his health care agenda.

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  • Health

What Biden's Election Means For U.S. Health Care And Public Health

The Trump administration has been marked by a scaled-back federal investment and involvement in U.S. health care. Biden's team has plans to change that — even if Republicans retain Senate control.

November 09, 2020
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By:
  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
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