Affordable Care Act

5 Things To Know About Rep. Tom Price's Health Care Ideas

5:20pm November 29, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

Rep. Tom Price has proposed an alternative to Obamacare that emphasizes tax credits, health savings accounts and continuous insurance coverage as a way to deal with existing health conditions.

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Rep. Tom Price (center) appeared in early 2016 before the House Rules Committee, when he sponsored legislation that would repeal President Obama's signature health care law.

Trump Chooses Rep. Tom Price, An Obamacare Foe, To Run HHS

10:28pm November 28, 2016

by Joe Neel

Rep. Tom Price, an orthopedic surgeon, has represented the northern Atlanta suburbs since 2005. In recent years, he has led Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., speaks to the media during a briefing on Capitol Hill in September.

Paul Ryan's Plan to Change Medicare Looks A Lot Like Obamacare

1:01pm November 26, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

An overhaul of Medicare must be part of efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, according to House Speaker Paul Ryan. His plan would ask insurers to sell Medicare policies on exchanges.

Keely Edgington and her daughter, Lula, pose inside their family-owned restaurant, Julep, in Kansas City, Mo. Lula was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma when she was 9 months old. She's now 16 months old.

Worries About Health Insurance Cross Political Boundaries

6:00am November 26, 2016

Many people who are grateful for Obamacare are also frustrated by it. Three voters weigh in about their hopes and fears for the Affordable Care Act under a Trump administration.

In the wake of the Trump election and in anticipation of a rollback of Obamacare, young women have taken to social media to urge each other to get long-acting contraceptives while they're still free.

Women Rush To Get Long-Acting Birth Control After Trump Wins

5:02pm November 11, 2016

by Erin Ross

Women lit up social media with warnings that birth control may become harder to get under a Trump administration. Gynecologists and Planned Parenthood centers say they're getting more calls.

Major changes to individual health coverage provided through the Obamacare marketplaces won't happen overnight.

Worrying About Your Exchange Coverage? Obamacare Repeal Would Take A While

2:27pm November 11, 2016

by Michelle Andrews

Republican efforts to get rid of the Affordable Care Act are expected to take time to work through Congress. There are also indications the new administration would give consumers time to adjust.

What Happens To Medicaid In California Under A Trump Administration?

10:56am November 11, 2016

by April Dembosky

California made a huge effort to enroll people in Medi-Cal under the Affordable Care Act. Two-thirds of those people are minorities. If Trump dismantles Obamacare, the change could hit them hard.

Trump Administration Could Lead To More Abortion Restrictions

2:47pm November 10, 2016

by Jennifer Ludden

Donald Trump's presidency could have a profound impact on abortion. He has said he'll nominate Supreme Court justices who would overturn the 1973 ruling that legalized the procedure.

President-elect Donald Trump has consistently promised to repeal Obamacare.

Trump Can Kill Obamacare With Or Without Help From Congress

6:35pm November 09, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

The president-elect has said he will ask lawmakers to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Or he can use regulations and the budget to dismantle the federal health law he calls "a disaster."

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HealthCare.gov has already begun showcasing health plans and prices for 2017.

Hunting For A Health Plan? Bronze May Be Your Best Value

11:31am November 03, 2016

by Michelle Andrews

The lower premiums that come with bronze plans, plus Obamacare's caps on out-of-pocket spending, can make these plans the best deal for people who have very few medical expenses — or very many.