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Trump’s Attack on Medicaid Will Harm Children’s Long-Term Health, Doctors Warn
Critics say the new rule will also harm people with serious illnesses such as cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Universal Health Care Once Seemed on the Horizon in California. What Happened?
Among California’s top five gubernatorial candidates, only one unequivocally supports state-based single-payer.
Trump Is Making America Uninsured Again
The GOP is heading into the midterms as the party that made health coverage out of reach for millions of Americans.
Florida Lawmakers Aim to Add Work Requirements Without Expanding Medicaid
Critics say the proposal would likely force some people to become uninsured, even if they meet the work requirement.
Illinois Had Massive Gaps in Mental Health Coverage. We Organized to Fix It.
A grassroots campaign that united patients and providers succeeded in expanding mental health care access. Here’s how.
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.