Trump Faces Most Consequential Day Of His Presidency So Far
The president's reputation as a deal-maker is on the line Friday as House Republicans face a politically perilous vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
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Obama: 'America Is Stronger Because Of The Affordable Care Act'
The former president celebrated the seventh anniversary of his signing of the Affordable Care Act on the day Republicans had planned to start the process of gutting it in celebration.
GOP Health Bill Changes Could Kill Protections For Those With Pre-Existing Conditions
House Republicans are considering a deal that would remove the requirement that health insurance plans cover 10 essential health benefits, hoping to secure the votes of conservative lawmakers.
Limits In GOP Plan Could Shrink Seniors' Long-Term Health Benefits
Caps in the GOP health plan have huge implications for people over 65. In addition to helping low-income seniors with long-term care, Medicaid helps pay for some of their Medicare premiums and copays.
Repeal Of Health Law Could Force Tough Decisions For Arizona Republicans
The state expanded Medicaid under a Republican governor a few years ago, extending health coverage to hundreds of thousands of Arizonans. But the GOP plan in Congress would cut much of that funding.
Medicaid Work Requirement Wouldn't Shrink Spending Much
Most of the people on Medicaid are elderly, disabled or children, so a GOP proposal to require able-bodied recipients to work probably won't add up to big cost savings, analysts say.
GOP Health Plan Has Its Own Financial Stick To Prod People To Buy Insurance
The GOP plan would fine insurance buyers who had a lapse in coverage of more than 63 days a year. The penalty? A 30 percent surcharge every month for 12 months.
As ACA Repeal Vote Nears, Kansas Debates Expanding Medicaid
An estimated 300,000 Kansans could qualify for health care coverage, which comes as Congress debates replacing the Affordable Care Act.
Leading The Charge Against The GOP Health Plan, Rep. Mark Meadows Is Right At Home
Republican Rep. Mark Meadows enjoys strong support in his western North Carolina district as he leads conservative opposition to the GOP's health overhaul plan.
Tax Credits, Penalties And Age Rating: Parsing The GOP Health Bill
As the GOP bill to replace the Affordable Care Act begins to move through Congress, reporters for NPR and Kaiser answer your questions about what it might mean for your health plan.