President Trump says the administration will no longer pay key Affordable Care Act subsidies. The result could be some consumers pay more for insurance coverage and the cost to the government rises.
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Halt In Subsidies For Health Insurers Expected To Drive Up Costs For Middle Class
The administration's move late Thursday was the second swipe in the same day at the insurance markets created by the Affordable Care Act.
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Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor
Despite repeated threats to end the cost-reduction payments, the White House had continued the subsidies while waiting for a lawsuit to move through the courts. Thursday's decision reverses that.
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What Does Trump’s Executive Order Mean For Health Care?
President Trump issued an executive order on health care today. The order would remove requirements for basic benefits that are part of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. He is telling federal agencies to permit wider use of so-called "association health plans" which currently do not meet the requirements for basic benefits like maternity care.
Trump Uses Executive Pen To Chip Away At Obamacare
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to allow more insurance options. The plan is intended to lower costs, but critics warn it could hurt those who need insurance most.
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Patients, Health Insurers Challenge Iowa’s Effort To Privatize Medicaid
To save money, Iowa recently turned over its Medicaid recipients to private managed care companies. Now, some companies are losing money and some people say they're not getting necessary care.
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Why Huge Quality Gaps Among Nursing Homes Are Likely To Grow If Medicaid Is Cut
Medicaid covers about two-thirds of nursing home residents across the U.S., and pays significantly less than other types of insurance, including Medicare.
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Now What? 5 Looming Challenges For The Affordable Care Act
Republicans in Congress have dropped their attempts to repeal the health law for now. But Obamacare supporters say the Trump administration is still undercutting the law in ways that could damage it.
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Republicans Scrapping Health Care Vote — Again
Republican senators are conceding that their latest Obamacare repeal-and-replace push does not have the votes. It's yet another embarrassment to GOP leadership and President Trump.
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