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More Than 20 Million Americans Are Set to Lose Health Care Coverage on January 1
An expert discusses how premiums will work, how to seek help, what to watch for in alternative plans, and more.
4 House Republicans Join Democrats to Force Vote on ACA Tax Credits Extension
Millions of Americans' health insurance premiums could double if the credits aren't renewed by the end of this year.
House GOP Blocks Vote on ACA Tax Credits as Premium Hike Deadline Looms
ACA health exchange participants who receive a tax credit will see premium costs increase by 114 percent, on average.
Trump’s GOP Wants to Expand a Policy That Already Put Millions Into Medical Debt
Health savings accounts provide a fig leaf for high deductible insurance plans that leave patients on the hook.
Medicare Advantage Companies Focus on Profits Over Care as Open Enrollment Ends
Even recent feeble reforms have been rolled back when Trump appointees took the reins.
Report Shows How GOP Health Care Scheme Would Further Enrich Insurance Giants
Trump doubled down on the idea of funding health savings accounts instead of extending the enhanced ACA tax credits.
Could the Destruction of the ACA Force Democrats to Champion Medicare for All?
After caving on the shutdown and letting the GOP gut the Affordable Care Act, Democrats must chart a new health policy.
Amid Government Shutdown, Republicans Are Showing Us What Autocracy Looks Like
They are anticipating that vast structural changes will ultimately keep them in power, regardless of how they legislate.
Sanders: Health Insurance Premiums Will Double for Millions Due to GOP Cuts
Republicans’ budget bill will stick Americans with thousands more in insurance costs while giving tax cuts to the rich.
DOJ Appears to Have Violated Luigi Mangione’s Right to a Fair Trial, Judge Says
The judge warned the Department of Justice that future violations may result in sanctions.