Health Insurance

Tessa Anklin says Covered California health plans are too expensive for her family.

Rural Californians Want Price Relief From GOP Health Bill, But Most Won't Get It

8:08am July 22, 2017

by April Dembosky

GOP efforts to repeal the ACA are still in flux, and there's more talk now of trying to work out bipartisan fixes for Obamacare. But most suggested remedies won't fix the problems in remote regions.

Uncertainty Over Obamacare Leaves Next Year's Rates In Limbo

5:35pm July 19, 2017

While Washington ponders the future of the Affordable Care Act, health insurers need to decide right now what to charge people for health insurance in 2018. "It's insane," says one CEO.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lost two attempts to undo the Affordable Care Act within 24 hours.

Health Care: Were The Risks Of Repeal Without Replace Too High?

7:31pm July 18, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The Republicans' last-ditch attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act now and replace it later would have caused insurance rates to soar, and millions could have lost coverage within a year.

Michael McBrayer tests his blood sugar before eating lunch. He gets supplies he needs to manage diabetes for free as part of a deal between his employer and health insurer.

Health Insurers Try Paying More Up Front To Pay Less Later

5:04pm July 12, 2017

by Mark Zdechlik

Some businesses are keeping costs down for workers by removing deductibles for supplies needed to manage diabetes and other chronic conditions.

Association-based health insurance could have a lot of appeal for restaurants and other businesses with younger, healthier workers.

Senate's Health Bill Would Make Life Easier For Some Small Businesses

11:32am July 12, 2017

by Julie Appleby

Some small businesses buy their health plans through trade associations. The GOP health bills would make those cheaper. But that could also make employer-based insurance more expensive for others.

The GOP health bills would eliminate the 10 percent tax on the use of tanning beds. It was one of more than a dozen taxes introduced as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Who Would Enjoy Tax Breaks Under The GOP Health Care Proposals?

10:43am July 07, 2017

by Julie Appleby

The GOP health bills would eliminate many of the taxes that help pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Wealthy individuals stand to gain the most. And customers of tanning salons.

Some states seek to require Medicaid participants to work, get drug-tested or recertify their eligibility more frequently.

States Move To Tighten Medicaid Enrollment, Even Without A New Health Law

7:17pm July 06, 2017

by Charles Ornstein

Some states are seeking to make major changes in their Medicaid programs that would end coverage for millions of people, even if the Affordable Care Act isn't repealed.

We answer your questions about the proposed GOP health plan.

Will My High Premiums Go Down? More Q&A About The GOP Health Plan

10:37pm June 30, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

We're answering more questions about the Republican plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, including what the proposed changes would mean for healthy young people and for taxes.

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Patients who underwent genetic screenings now fear that documentation of the results in their medical records could lead to problems if a new health law is enacted.

Patients With Pre-Existing Conditions Fear Bias Under GOP Health Proposals

10:09am June 29, 2017

by Charlotte Huff

Encouraged by their doctors, many people in recent years have taken tests to find out if they're at risk of disease. Now they worry the Republican health bills could make them vulnerable.

The ongoing debate over health care has many people wondering how changes will affect their coverage.

Q&A: What Does The Senate Health Bill Mean For Me?

5:47pm June 27, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The Senate Republicans' plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act could bring big changes to many Americans' health care coverage. Here are answers to a handful of scenarios from concerned listeners.

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