The White House on Wednesday touted the record-breaking numbers of people signing up for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges, with almost a month left in open enrollment.
More than 15 million people to date have signed up for health insurance, a 33 percent increase over the same point last year. The administration said it estimates more than 19 million people will have selected plans by the Jan. 16 deadline, an increase of 7 million compare...
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White House touts record-breaking ObamaCare enrollment
The White House on Wednesday touted the record-breaking numbers of people signing up for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges, with almost a month left in open enrollment.
More than 15 million people to date have signed up for health insurance, a 33 percent increase over the same point last year. The administration said it estimates more than 19 million people will have selected plans by the Jan. 16 deadline, an increase of 7 million compare...
Phillips endorsing ‘Medicare for All’ legislation
Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips (Minn.) is endorsing “Medicare for All” legislation — a move likely meant to appeal to progressives.
“As president, my first priority will be ensuring every American has access to affordable, exceptional healthcare,” Phillips said in his announcement. “I believe that Medicare for All is the best way to accomplish that priority.”
In his statement, the Minnesota lawmaker claimed medical debt accounts for 67 percent o...
Harris going on 2024 reproductive health access tour
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3 million children lose Medicaid coverage
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ACA open enrollment for 2024 wraps up
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Biden, Obama team up for ObamaCare promotion after Trump threats
President Biden and former President Obama teamed up for a video promoting the Affordable Care Act released Friday, the final day of open enrollment and as the signature law has faced renewed threats from former President Trump in his own campaign for the White House.
Obama filmed the roughly 30-second video alongside Biden during a recent undisclosed trip to the White House. Biden opens the video by reading a text message asking if ObamaCare is "still a thing."
"Yes...
House Democrats push White House on easing free contraceptive access
Democrats on the House Oversight committee are pressing the Biden administration to go further to ensure that patients have easier access to more free contraception.
An analysis released Friday from ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin’s (D-Md.) staff is the latest instance of Democrats in the House and Senate urging the White House to change agency guidance so more types of birth control are more easily accessible.
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), contr...
New bill would make lockboxes, safes available through health care providers
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CVS plans prescription drug price overhaul
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