Some consumers sign up for Obamacare and find out later they actually purchased a membership to a health care sharing ministry. But regulators and online advertising sites don't do much about it.
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Cancer screenings like colonoscopies are supposed to be free. Hers cost $2,185
Preventive care, like screening colonoscopies, is supposed to be free of charge to patients under the Affordable Care Act. But some hospitals haven't gotten the memo.
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Sen. Orrin Hatch’s legacy tracks the GOP’s evolution on health
The man who forged successful alliances with Democratic health giants, such as Sen. Kennedy and Rep. Waxman, fell back on his deep conservative roots as opposition grew to the Affordable Care Act.
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Some physicians are uneasy as Colorado collects providers’ diversity data
To advance health equity, the state is requiring insurers that offer public option plans to collect demographic data on providers, including race and sexual orientation, raising privacy concerns.
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Former President Obama visits the White House for the first time in 5 years
Former President Obama joined President Biden at the White House Tuesday as Biden unveiled new actions meant to expand the Affordable Care Act.
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The first public option health plan in the U.S. struggles to gain traction
Washington was the first state in the U.S. to introduce a public option for health insurance, but the rollout hasn't been smooth. Other states with public options in the works are taking notice.
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The Affordable Care Act Can Help Au Pairs Avoid Medical Debt
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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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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