The Affordable Care Act's future is uncertain and there's no end in sight to the pandemic. But for the 2021 insurance year consumers can expect to see modest increases in prices, if any.
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Democrats To Frame Barrett As Foe Of Affordable Care Act In Confirmation Hearings
Democrats are poised to argue that confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court will "undercut the rights and safety of all Americans" because of her record on Obamacare and abortion.
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Will The Affordable Care Act Survive The Next Supreme Court Challenge?
"Republicans have been trying to drive a stake into the heart of Obamacare pretty much since it was passed — both through legislation and litigation," New York Times reporter Sarah Kliff says.
The Election And A Fresh Obamacare Challenge Loom Over New Supreme Court Term
The new term, which begins Monday, will see eight justices, not the usual nine. And because of COVID-19, once again the justices will gather by telephone hookup to hear the arguments.
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Trump Signs New Executive Order On Prescription Drug Prices
The order, which would include Medicare Part D and Part B, replaces a previous order the president signed in July, but the move is unlikely to have any immediate practical impact.
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Missouri Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion Despite Resistance From Republican Leaders
Missouri is the second state to expand the health care program via ballot measure during the pandemic. Nearly a quarter million people could get health insurance thanks to the measure.
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