Republicans Want To Get Rid Of Obamacare. But Then What?
President Trump has vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but Sarah Kliff of Vox.com says it's "an overreach" to say that Republicans have a plan for what comes next.
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Health Insurers Face 'Massive Confusion' As GOP Wavers On Obamacare
Uncertainty about the fate of the Affordable Care Act has created a "nightmare scenario" for health insurers as they try to determine what to charge for coverage in 2018.
Obamacare Brought Jobs To Indian Country That Could Vanish With Repeal
Many Native Americans have shifted to the Affordable Care Act for health coverage, and in rural Montana that's created jobs. The state could lose 3,000 health care jobs if the ACA is repealed.
Since The Election, Americans Grow More Supportive Of Obamacare
There are now more people who think Obamacare is a good idea than those who don't. It's basic human nature: People tend to get upset if they think they are about to lose something they feel entitled to or previously had. It's also the idea that fueled Donald Trump's electoral base, and ironically, now fuels those who are opposed to him.
Even If You Expect Obamacare To Be Repealed, Don't Skip Paying Tax Penalty Now
People who think the change in administrations may save them from having to pay a fine for not having insurance in 2016 could be in for a rude surprise.
White House Says Medicare Should Leverage Its Buying Power To Pull Down Drug Prices
A spokesman said Tuesday that President Trump does want Medicare to be able to directly negotiate prescription drug prices with drugmakers. Analysts disagree about how much difference that would make.
The A1C Blood Sugar Test May Be Less Accurate In African-Americans
People with sickle cell trait, which includes about 10 percent of African-Americans, can get erroneous readings on a common blood glucose test. That could mean they miss out on diabetes treatment.
Obamacare Helped The Homeless, Who Now Worry About Coverage Repeal
Among those who benefited from Obamacare are many homeless people who were able to get Medicaid for the first time. Some are worried about what a repeal of the Affordable Care Act could mean.
Trump, GOP Lawmakers Back Off From Immediate Obamacare Repeal
Both are now saying it's going to take time to come up with a replacement for the Affordable Care Act. Figure at least a year, the president said Sunday.
Minnesota Moves To Shore Up Health Insurance Market
The Minnesota Legislature passed a bailout to make coverage under the Affordable Care Act more affordable, rejected an option for bare-bones insurance and is floating a state-sponsored public option.