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Who is likely to pay the most if ACA subsidies aren't extend before Jan. 1
What happens if millions of Americans lose their healthcare subsidies come Jan. 1? NPR speaks with Gerard Anderson of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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Obamacare Users Face Higher Deductibles, Higher Premiums
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Americans facing unaffordable healthcare costs if ACA subsidies end share concerns
Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket if the ACA subsidies aren't extended. NPR spoke with residents of New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia about their concerns.
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Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes
The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.
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Independents Drive Approval of ACA to New High of 57%
Americans' approval of the Affordable Care Act has risen to a new high, fueled by increased support among political independents.
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His deductible is $4,000. To control his diabetes, he’s had to cut corners.
The rising cost of health insurance and high deductible plans are forcing people with diabetes to make tough choices about their treatment.
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Farmers Face Prospect of Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums
More than a quarter of U.S. farmers rely on the Affordable Care Act, but despite the government shutdown, tax credits are set to expire.
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As Congress fights over ACA subsidies, economist argues for expanding care
Craig Garthwaite, Director of the Program on Healthcare at Northwestern University and co-author of a new paper from the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, talks about reforms that could make healthcare c...
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How Abortion Access Became a Major Sticking Point in the GOP Healthcare Fight
With a deadline looming to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, conservative activists are pressuring Republican lawmakers to demand more restrictions on abortion coverage.
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Industry groups say Medicare Advantage offers better care at lower costs, but critics call the plan risky
Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter.
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The New ACA Repeal and Replace: Health Savings Accounts | KFF
Proposals from some Republicans in Congress would effectively repeal some or all of the ACA premium tax credits and replace them with contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or something simil...
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Medicare Advantage Companies Focus on Profits Over Care as Open Enrollment Ends
Even recent feeble reforms have been rolled back when Trump appointees took the reins.
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Chances Dwindling for Renewal of Health Care Subsidies as Republicans Want Abortion Limits
Hope for an extension of health care subsides diminished in Congress this week as Republicans and Democrats largely abandoned the idea of bipartisan talks.
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Republicans still don’t know what to do with Obamacare
Expiring subsidies are a big political headache
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