Affordable Care Act

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3:01pm Oct 01, 2018

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Buyer Beware: New Cheaper Insurance Policies May Have Big Coverage Gaps

by Alison Kodjak

New short-term insurance policies will likely be cheaper than Affordable Care Act plans. But those lower prices mean they won't pay for as much health care.
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5:00am Sep 26, 2018

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Medicare Eases Up On Readmissions Penalties For Hospitals Serving The Poor

by Jordan Rau

Many hospitals that serve a large share of low-income patients will benefit from Medicare's less punishing approach to penalties for patient readmissions.
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11:33am Sep 04, 2018

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What's At Stake In The Latest Affordable Care Act Court Battle

by Julie Rovner

On Wednesday, a federal judge in Texas will hear arguments from Republicans who want him to strike down the health law and from Democrats who say the law is constitutional and should stay in place.
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5:06am Sep 03, 2018

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Analysts Predict Health Care Marketplace Premiums Will Stabilize In 2019

by Alison Kodjak

In signs the health care market may be maturing, an analysis of insurance filings shows premiums will rise less than 4 percent on average and companies plan to market more policies in more places.

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11:09am Aug 14, 2018

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Feds Urge States To Encourage Cheaper Health Plans Off Insurance Exchanges

by Michelle Andrews

The government suggests that insurers offer plans off the health law marketplaces that don't have surcharges added last year to make up for a cut in federal funding.
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8:47pm Aug 09, 2018

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Trump Administration To Overhaul A Program Designed To Save Medicare Money

by Phil Galewitz

The federal government will overhaul accountable care organizations, an Obama-era innovation. The change could lead to a dramatic decrease in hospitals and doctors participating in the program.
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9:09pm Aug 02, 2018

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Four Cities' Lawsuit Calls Trump Efforts To Undermine 'Obamacare' Unconstitutional

by Vanessa Romo

The complaint, filed Thursday, alleges the Trump administration is "waging a relentless campaign to sabotage and, ultimately, to nullify the law." They say that violates the Constitution.
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2:33pm Aug 01, 2018

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Under New Rules, Cheaper 'Short-Term' Health Care Plans Now Last Up To 3 Years

by Alison Kodjak

A new Trump administration rule allows consumers to buy health care plans that are exempt from certain Affordable Care Act rules — and therefore cheaper.
4:36pm Jul 31, 2018

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Blue Cross NC Plans To Lower Rates For Affordable Care Act Plans

by Keri Brown

Thousands of customers that receive Affordable Care Act plans with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina could soon see cheaper insurance premiums.
10:56am Jul 12, 2018

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Trump Administration Cuts Funding For ACA Navigators

by Neal Charnoff

It will soon be harder for North Carolina residents to seek help when looking for health insurance. Federal grant money that supports Affordable Care Act navigators has been significantly cut.
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11:14am Jul 11, 2018

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Democrats Say Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Is A Threat To The ACA

by Julie Rovner

Senate Democrats see defense of the Affordable Care Act's popular provisions as a rally issue that could keep their caucus unified when Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation battle heats up.
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6:02pm Jun 08, 2018

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What To Watch For As Trump Takes Aim At ACA Protections

The Trump administration has declined to defend key provisions of the Affordable Care Act in court, saying protections for people with pre-existing conditions should be declared unconstitutional.