Health News ‘obamacare’ Enrollment Opens, As Republicans Threaten The Health Insurance Program Used By Millions

As health insurance bills rise, Republicans are still seeking an Obamacare alternative

Premiums for millions of Americans in red and blue states are expected to more than double on average next year unless Congress finds a solution. Read More

GOP set to let Obamacare subsidies expire and the battle to succeed Pelosi: Morning Rundown

The subsidies that have kept health care costs down for the Affordable Care Act appear set to expire after a closed-door meeting of House Republicans. President Donald Trump told Republicans not to ... Read More

Fight over Obamacare subsidies at center of shutdown drags on, threatens health care of millions

The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Tax ... Read More

House Republicans divided over Obamacare as GOP eyes fix after shutdown

House Republicans are in preliminary discussions on a healthcare package, as Obamacare continues to be the central sticking point in the ongoing government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said ... Read More

SCHUMER: WITH OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE STARTING TODAY, NEW YORKERS IN EVERY REGION FACE SKYROCKETING PREMIUMS BECAUSE TRUMP AND ...

With open enrollment for health insurance starting today for New Yorkers and millions of Americans, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demanded Republicans return to work to negotiate to extend ... Read More

Medicaid vs. Obamacare: Costs, Benefits and Enrollment

Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is the federal law that created health insurance marketplaces and expanded protections. Meanwhile, Medicaid is a government-run health ... Read More

Obamacare enrollee sees premium spike over 300% as sign-up period begins: 'This will devastate us'

The ACA enrollment period has begun as lawmakers argue over subsidies. Stacy Cox used one word repeatedly as she described how she felt after learning her ACA premium could jump over 300% without the ... Read More

5 things to know about Obamacare open enrollment

Steep discounts for millions of Americans on Obamacare won’t expire until Dec. 31, but an exodus from the government health insurance program is expected to start Saturday when open enrollment kicks ... Read More

A ticking clock: How states are preparing for a last-minute Obamacare deal

This is a KFF Health News story. One family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, just found out their health plan's deductible will jump from $800 to $20,000 next year. About 200 miles north, in Maryland, ... Read More

Obamacare enrollment opens amid sharp price hikes, political gridlock

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage began Saturday, bringing major changes for the roughly 24 million Americans who rely on the exchanges. This year’s sign-up season comes with ... Read More