Affordable Care Act

House Republicans passed a version of the American Health Care Act. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Winners And Losers Under The House GOP Health Bill

6:09pm May 04, 2017

The version of the American Health Care Act passed by the House eliminates taxes on corporations and wealthy people and shrinks Medicaid coverage. A chart breaks down who would be affected and how.

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, seen walking to the House chamber on Wednesday, says he has the votes needed to pass the GOP health care bill on Thursday.

House To Vote On GOP Health Care Bill Thursday With Leadership Sure Of Support

8:00pm May 03, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

After a series of changes, including one to create federal high-risk pools, the Republicans' health care plan is headed back to the House floor for a vote. The majority leader says it will pass.

Rep. Peter King, a Republican representing Long Island, has been heavily lobbied by groups on both sides of the GOP health care bill who are intent on getting him to vote their way.

As House GOP Struggles With A Health Care Bill, Republican Options Narrow

5:03pm May 03, 2017

by Julie Rovner

Despite pressure from the White House and GOP leaders, Republicans have not yet secured enough votes to get health care replacement through the House, let alone the Senate. So, what are their choices?

In an emotional monologue, Jimmy Kimmel disclosed his infant son's heart defects and asked Americans to put politics aside when it comes to health care. "There are no teams," he said. "We are the team. ... We need to take care of each other."

Jimmy Kimmel Opens Up About His Newborn Son's Heart Surgery And Praises Obamacare

12:39pm May 02, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

"Before 2014, if you were born with congenital heart disease like my son was," Kimmel said in an emotional monologue, "there was a good chance you'd never be able to get health insurance."

As insurance companies make key decisions about what health insurance plans they will offer in 2018, there is little clarity from Washington about whether the government will continue to provide subsidies.

As Trump And Congress Flip-Flop On Health Care, Insurers Try To Plan Ahead

7:09pm April 27, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

Insurance companies face deadlines to offer Affordable Care Act plans for next year, but lawmakers and the White House have left key decisions up in the air.

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Roughly 2 million of the kids covered by the Children's Health Insurance Program have a chronic health condition, such as asthma.

Changes To Federal Insurance Plans Could Hurt Families Of Chronically Ill Kids

10:39am April 25, 2017

by Michelle Andrews

Some urge ending funding to the Children's Health Insurance Program, and moving those 8 million kids to marketplace plans. But research shows the out-of-pocket costs to many families would soar.

Prescription drug coverage is one benefit that drives up insurance costs, and one that is very popular with consumers.

GOP Plan To Trim Insurance Benefits Might Not Tame Premiums

5:00am April 21, 2017

by Julie Rovner

House Republicans are taking another stab at replacing the Affordable Care Act. But industry analysts say cutting required coverage won't meet their goal of lowering premiums for individual insurance.

Rep. Tom MacArthur, R-N.J., has drawn up a proposed amendment to the GOP health care bill, hoping to attract enough support to pass the House.

New GOP Health Proposal Could Ditch Protections For People Who Are Sick

6:58pm April 20, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

The proposal allows states to put people with pre-existing conditions into high-risk pools and get rid of minimum health benefits for health insurance plans if they choose.

Medicaid expansion has helped low-income veterans gain health insurance, a report finds.

Many Veterans Gained Health Care Through The Affordable Care Act

5:21pm April 19, 2017

by Jessica Boddy

Almost half a million veterans gained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, cutting the number of uninsured vets by 40 percent.

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., chair of the House Freedom Caucus, speaks during a news conference in February on Affordable Care Act replacement legislation.

Voters Back Home Don't Mind If Mark Meadows Bucks Authority

1:13pm April 17, 2017

by Geoff Bennett

Rather than resent Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C, for rebellious moves like torpedoing the GOP's replacement for Obamacare, voters outside Asheville are showing support for the legislator.

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