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MedCity News
1 month ago
Medicine

Biden Administration Extends ACA Coverage Eligibility to DACA Recipients - MedCity News

DACA recipients can now enroll in Affordable Care Act Marketplace, aiming to provide health coverage to previously uninsured DACA recipients. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden administration forecasts 100,000 new migrant enrollees in Obamacare' next year | amNewYork

Roughly 100,000 DACA recipients expected to enroll in Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year. [ more ]
MedCity News
1 month ago
Medicine

Biden Administration Extends ACA Coverage Eligibility to DACA Recipients - MedCity News

DACA recipients can now enroll in Affordable Care Act Marketplace, aiming to provide health coverage to previously uninsured DACA recipients. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden administration forecasts 100,000 new migrant enrollees in Obamacare' next year | amNewYork

Roughly 100,000 DACA recipients expected to enroll in Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year. [ more ]
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Advocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

How did the Biden administration just make health care fairer for LGBTQ+ people?

The Biden-Harris administration finalized an update to Section 1557 of the ACA, enhancing LGBTQ+ healthcare protections. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Says He Is Not Running to Terminate' the Affordable Care Act

Former President Trump denied running to terminate the Affordable Care Act, aiming to improve it if re-elected. Biden criticized Republicans' aim to repeal ACA. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Healthcare

Surge in ACA enrollment brings tradeoffs for kids

More kids are transitioning from Medicaid to ACA marketplace for coverage, with differences in benefits and provider choices.
ACA enrollment for kids increased by 40% due to factors like lost Medicaid coverage and new policies boosting marketplace enrollment. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Ouch. That free' annual checkup might cost you. Here's why

Many Americans are being billed for preventive care that should be covered under the ACA.
Medical industry finds loopholes in the law to bill patients for services that should be free. [ more ]
Kqed
4 months ago
Public health

Covered California's Enrollment Deadline Now Extended to Feb. 9 | KQED

21.3 million people in the US enrolled in a health care plan through the ACA
There is a push for standardized plans to make it easier for people to choose [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

It's Boom Times for Obamacare. Will They Last?

Record sign-ups for Affordable Care Act's marketplaces for 2024
Enrollment surge attributed to more generous federal subsidies [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

How did the Biden administration just make health care fairer for LGBTQ+ people?

The Biden-Harris administration finalized an update to Section 1557 of the ACA, enhancing LGBTQ+ healthcare protections. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Says He Is Not Running to Terminate' the Affordable Care Act

Former President Trump denied running to terminate the Affordable Care Act, aiming to improve it if re-elected. Biden criticized Republicans' aim to repeal ACA. [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Healthcare

Surge in ACA enrollment brings tradeoffs for kids

More kids are transitioning from Medicaid to ACA marketplace for coverage, with differences in benefits and provider choices.
ACA enrollment for kids increased by 40% due to factors like lost Medicaid coverage and new policies boosting marketplace enrollment. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Ouch. That free' annual checkup might cost you. Here's why

Many Americans are being billed for preventive care that should be covered under the ACA.
Medical industry finds loopholes in the law to bill patients for services that should be free. [ more ]
Kqed
4 months ago
Public health

Covered California's Enrollment Deadline Now Extended to Feb. 9 | KQED

21.3 million people in the US enrolled in a health care plan through the ACA
There is a push for standardized plans to make it easier for people to choose [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US politics

It's Boom Times for Obamacare. Will They Last?

Record sign-ups for Affordable Care Act's marketplaces for 2024
Enrollment surge attributed to more generous federal subsidies [ more ]
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www.bostonherald.com
5 months ago
Public health

What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?

Trump is promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act despite its increasing popularity.
Trump's administration accomplished some significant policy changes in healthcare but much of it has been reversed by the Biden administration. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Public health

What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?

Trump is promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) again, despite the law being more popular and widely used than before.
Trump's efforts to replace the ACA failed, but his administration made policy changes that remain in place today, such as increasing transparency in healthcare pricing. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Public health

Obamacare' sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes

20 million people have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, a record-breaking figure.
Sign-ups spiked after Biden took office, with Democrats rolling out tax breaks that give access to low-cost plans. [ more ]
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Truthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Poll Shows Trump's Calls to Repeal Obamacare Could Be Disastrous for Him

Half of all voters in the U.S. say the Affordable Care Act is a very important issue in the 2024 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump may be at a detriment if he prioritizes ending the Affordable Care Act in his 2024 campaign. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

DeSantis Says He Would Pass a Bill to Supersede' Obamacare

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida plans to pursue legislation that would supersede the Affordable Care Act if elected president.
He echoes former President Donald J. Trump's comments and wants to lower healthcare prices and protect people with pre-existing conditions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

Opinion | Donald Trump Still Wants to Kill Obamacare. Why?

Donald Trump's focus in the election has been on revenge against his political opponents rather than discussing policy.
Trump has renewed his assault on the Affordable Care Act, promising to do away with it if re-elected and provide 'much better healthcare' without offering specifics. [ more ]
The Washington Times
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump says he will renew efforts to replace 'Obamacare' if he wins a second term

Former President Trump threatens to reopen fight over Affordable Care Act if he wins a second term.
Biden's campaign mobilizes response to Trump's comments and highlights the importance of healthcare in the general election rematch. [ more ]
HuffPost
7 months ago
Public health

Donald Trump Still Seems Set On Repealing A Law That Most Americans Like

Donald Trump is still interested in repealing the Affordable Care Act, putting healthcare for millions at risk.
Republicans have not given up on the idea of repealing the Affordable Care Act and its core principles, despite growing quiet on the topic. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Poll Shows Trump's Calls to Repeal Obamacare Could Be Disastrous for Him

Half of all voters in the U.S. say the Affordable Care Act is a very important issue in the 2024 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump may be at a detriment if he prioritizes ending the Affordable Care Act in his 2024 campaign. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

DeSantis Says He Would Pass a Bill to Supersede' Obamacare

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida plans to pursue legislation that would supersede the Affordable Care Act if elected president.
He echoes former President Donald J. Trump's comments and wants to lower healthcare prices and protect people with pre-existing conditions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Public health

Opinion | Donald Trump Still Wants to Kill Obamacare. Why?

Donald Trump's focus in the election has been on revenge against his political opponents rather than discussing policy.
Trump has renewed his assault on the Affordable Care Act, promising to do away with it if re-elected and provide 'much better healthcare' without offering specifics. [ more ]
The Washington Times
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump says he will renew efforts to replace 'Obamacare' if he wins a second term

Former President Trump threatens to reopen fight over Affordable Care Act if he wins a second term.
Biden's campaign mobilizes response to Trump's comments and highlights the importance of healthcare in the general election rematch. [ more ]
HuffPost
7 months ago
Public health

Donald Trump Still Seems Set On Repealing A Law That Most Americans Like

Donald Trump is still interested in repealing the Affordable Care Act, putting healthcare for millions at risk.
Republicans have not given up on the idea of repealing the Affordable Care Act and its core principles, despite growing quiet on the topic. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Public health

Biden Campaign Aims to Weaponize Trump's Threat to Obamacare

Former President Trump's threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act has provided an opportunity for President Biden's re-election campaign to shift their focus and push their agenda.
Biden's campaign intends to make Trump and his proposals the news in order to divert attention from Biden's low approval ratings and focus on foreign policy.
The campaign will run TV ads contrasting Biden's legislation on lowering prescription drug prices with Trump's proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US Elections

Biden Campaign Aims to Weaponize Trump's Threat to Obamacare

Former President Trump's threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act has provided an opportunity for President Biden's re-election campaign to shift their focus and push their agenda.
Biden's campaign intends to make Trump and his proposals the news in order to divert attention from Biden's low approval ratings and focus on foreign policy.
The campaign will run TV ads contrasting Biden's legislation on lowering prescription drug prices with Trump's proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US Elections

Biden Campaign Aims to Weaponize Trump's Threat to Obamacare

Former President Trump's threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act has provided an opportunity for President Biden's re-election campaign to shift their focus and push their agenda.
Biden's campaign intends to make Trump and his proposals the news in order to divert attention from Biden's low approval ratings and focus on foreign policy.
The campaign will run TV ads contrasting Biden's legislation on lowering prescription drug prices with Trump's proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US Elections

Biden Campaign Aims to Weaponize Trump's Threat to Obamacare

Former President Trump's threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act has provided an opportunity for President Biden's re-election campaign to shift their focus and push their agenda.
Biden's campaign intends to make Trump and his proposals the news in order to divert attention from Biden's low approval ratings and focus on foreign policy.
The campaign will run TV ads contrasting Biden's legislation on lowering prescription drug prices with Trump's proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US Elections

Biden Campaign Aims to Weaponize Trump's Threat to Obamacare

Former President Trump's threat to repeal the Affordable Care Act has provided an opportunity for President Biden's re-election campaign to shift their focus and push their agenda.
Biden's campaign intends to make Trump and his proposals the news in order to divert attention from Biden's low approval ratings and focus on foreign policy.
The campaign will run TV ads contrasting Biden's legislation on lowering prescription drug prices with Trump's proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act. [ more ]
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Truthout
7 months ago
Public health

Trump Says He'll Push for Repeal of Obamacare (Again) If He's Elected President

Polling shows that nearly 6 in 10 Americans view the Affordable Care Act favorably.
Former President Donald Trump suggests he would pursue avenues to repeal the ACA if elected in 2024. [ more ]
Axios
7 months ago
Public health

Trump says he's "seriously looking" at Obamacare alternatives

Former President Trump is considering alternatives to the Affordable Care Act, stating that the failure to repeal and replace Obamacare was a low point for the Republican Party.
Republicans acknowledged the popularity and embedded nature of the ACA during the 2020 midterms by avoiding campaigning to kill the program.
Democrats may use the issue of healthcare, including the ACA, as a key issue in the 2024 election. [ more ]
Truthout
7 months ago
Public health

Trump Says He'll Push for Repeal of Obamacare (Again) If He's Elected President

Polling shows that nearly 6 in 10 Americans view the Affordable Care Act favorably.
Former President Donald Trump suggests he would pursue avenues to repeal the ACA if elected in 2024. [ more ]
Axios
7 months ago
Public health

Trump says he's "seriously looking" at Obamacare alternatives

Former President Trump is considering alternatives to the Affordable Care Act, stating that the failure to repeal and replace Obamacare was a low point for the Republican Party.
Republicans acknowledged the popularity and embedded nature of the ACA during the 2020 midterms by avoiding campaigning to kill the program.
Democrats may use the issue of healthcare, including the ACA, as a key issue in the 2024 election. [ more ]
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Axios
7 months ago
Medicine

More Americans could get dental coverage under Biden proposal

The Biden administration has proposed including adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act, potentially expanding access to dental care for adults.
This proposal may particularly benefit people of color and those with lower incomes who are more likely to have poor oral health.
The proposal aims to address the longstanding coverage gap between dental care and medical care in the healthcare system. [ more ]
Axios
7 months ago
Medicine

More Americans could get dental coverage under Biden proposal

The Biden administration has proposed including adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act, potentially expanding access to dental care for adults.
This proposal may particularly benefit people of color and those with lower incomes who are more likely to have poor oral health.
The proposal aims to address the longstanding coverage gap between dental care and medical care in the healthcare system. [ more ]
Axios
7 months ago
Medicine

More Americans could get dental coverage under Biden proposal

The Biden administration has proposed including adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act, potentially expanding access to dental care for adults.
This proposal may particularly benefit people of color and those with lower incomes who are more likely to have poor oral health.
The proposal aims to address the longstanding coverage gap between dental care and medical care in the healthcare system. [ more ]
Axios
7 months ago
Medicine

More Americans could get dental coverage under Biden proposal

The Biden administration has proposed including adult dental services as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act, potentially expanding access to dental care for adults.
This proposal may particularly benefit people of color and those with lower incomes who are more likely to have poor oral health.
The proposal aims to address the longstanding coverage gap between dental care and medical care in the healthcare system. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is back at work but needs a lot of helping hands

An hour into a Senate Judiciary hearing on Thursday, California Sen. Dianne Feinstein was wheeled into the chamber by a staff member.She grabbed his arm tightly to steady herself as she rose to her feet and received a standing ovation after she made the short walk to her seat.The San Francisco Democrat's first day back at the Judiciary Committee after an extended absence recuperating from shingles was short.
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