Kathleen Sebelius, as head of Health and Human Services was often in the crosshairs of GOPers bent on Obamacare repeal and beset with implementation issues.
It took a dozen years, but the Affordable Care Act finally feels like a permanent part of American life. Once a major dividing line in US politics, the massive law that remade the US health care system also moved elections -- and withstood many repeal efforts.
Former President Barack Obama will join President Joe Biden at an event on the Affordable Care Act at the White House this week, a source familiar with the plans says, marking the first time the former President will appear publicly at the White House since leaving office.
Low-income Americans who missed signing up for 2022 Affordable Care Act coverage can now enroll in plans with $0 premiums through the federal exchange's website, healthcare.gov. The special enrollment period runs through the rest of the year.
Russia's assault on Ukraine has united America's political parties, as war abroad often does. It's more surprising to see diminishing conflict on a hot-button domestic issue -- but recent developments at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue tell that story on health care.
Before jumping into the Republican race for US Senate in Pennsylvania, Dr. Mehmet Oz regularly supported health insurance mandates and promoted Obamacare, taking positions that are unusual for a Republican candidate.
Those interested in Affordable Care Act coverage for 2022 have until the end of Saturday to sign up in most states. Open enrollment ends January 15 in the 33 states that use the federal exchange, healthcare.gov, and in several states that run their own marketplaces.