Child care workers from outside the U.S. often buy health coverage through an agency. But those policies can have big gaps, critics warn. ACA plans are comprehensive and, with subsidies, can be cheap.
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House Democrats propose making permanent expanded ObamaCare subsidies
House Democrats late Friday night proposed making permanent enhanced ObamaCare subsidies that give people greater help in affording their premiums.
Republicans May Be Less Likely to Make Use of Federal Subsidies When Buying Individual Health Insurance Policies
Republicans who buy individual health plans may be less likely to shop through marketplaces created under the federal Affordable Care Act, leading them to forgo subsidies provided by the federal government.
Uninsured Or Unemployed? You Might Be Missing Out On Free Health Insurance
Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here's how to sign up in time.
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How ‘Medicare for All’ became a casualty of the Biden era
Poor turnout at the March for Medicare for All symbolizes how the policy has lost momentum.
Obamacare Enrollments Have Risen by 2 Million Since February
Enrollment in Medicaid also reached a record high of 81 million Americans early this year. The spikes reflect the growing demand for health insurance during the pandemic, as well as its greater affordability.