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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Obamacare Wins For The 3rd Time At The Supreme Court
The 7-2 decision threw out the challenge to the law, saying Texas and other objecting GOP-dominated states were not required to pay anything under the mandate provision and thus lacked standing.
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Health Insurance For $10 Or Less A Month? You May Qualify For New Discounts
From now until August, you can sign up for or change coverage through the federal and state health insurance marketplaces. Many people are eligible for better or less expensive plans — or both.
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Biden Boosts Obamacare, Extends Special Enrollment Period
The president touted the success of the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday and urged struggling Americans to enroll in the plan.
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The COVID Relief Bill Expands The Affordable Care Act. It Doesn’t Come Cheap
The $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill expands subsidies for private insurance plans. That will lighten the burden on consumers, but it locks taxpayers into yet more support for the health care industry.
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