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GOP Medicaid Cuts Leave 8 Million Americans Uninsured Across All States
politics7 days ago

GOP Medicaid Cuts Leave 8 Million Americans Uninsured Across All States

A Protect Our Care analysis finds about 8 million Americans have lost Medicaid, CHIP, or ACA coverage due to Republican policy actions, including roughly $900 billion in Medicaid cuts and the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies. The decreases span all 50 states, with Maine and Alaska highlighted for sizable impacts on coverage and hospital funding, and premiums rising as a result. Critics say working families are paying the price and argue the policy changes will influence voters in the 2026 elections.

via Common Dreams|
#affordable-care-act#donald-trump#healthcare
NJ and NY sue to block federal rule expanding catastrophic health plans
politics23 days ago

NJ and NY sue to block federal rule expanding catastrophic health plans

New Jersey and New York filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of California to block a CMS rule they say undermines the Affordable Care Act by expanding eligibility for low-cost catastrophic health plans, tightening income verification, and shifting costs to states. They warn the changes could increase premiums and drive more people from coverage, noting thousands in both states already dropped plans after tax credits expiration; the suit is backed by nearly two dozen Democratic‑led states.

via Gothamist|
#affordable-care-act#catastrophic-plans#lawsuits
Young Americans Battle Insurance Hurdles as Colon Cancer Rates Rise
health5 months ago

Young Americans Battle Insurance Hurdles as Colon Cancer Rates Rise

Colon cancer rates are rising among people in their 20s and 30s in the US, but adults under 45 often struggle to get insurance coverage for colonoscopies since the ACA mainly covers preventive screenings for those 45 and older. Diagnostic colonoscopies can be denied or costlier, leading to delays and out-of-pocket expenses (one case cited around $2,000). Doctors note referral loops and misattributions of symptoms contribute to late evaluations. Some experts suggest stool tests like Cologuard to expedite access, while the debate about lowering screening age continues due to capacity and disparities. Researchers also advocate broader study of cancer causes (the exposome) to inform policy and screening strategies.

via The Guardian|
#affordable-care-act#colon-cancer#colonoscopy
Trump’s So-Called Great Healthcare Plan Lacks Details and Conviction
politics7 months ago

Trump’s So-Called Great Healthcare Plan Lacks Details and Conviction

President Trump rolled out a so‑called “Great Healthcare Plan” that is more a set of familiar ideas than a real, detailed proposal: 350 words online with an 825‑word fact sheet and little in the way of numbers, specifics, or a clear path through Congress. The plan endorses moving some subsidies into health savings accounts and funding cost-sharing reductions, but the math could actually raise costs or reduce coverage for many Americans, and the CBO warns hundreds of thousands could drop coverage. GOP ambivalence and a lack of coordination with bipartisanship discussions further undermine any sense of a serious bill. Critics say the plan amounts to publicity rather than policy, and the broader challenge remains tackling drug prices and reform through genuine legislative effort, not marketing hype.

via The Bulwark|
#affordable-care-act#drug-pricing#healthcare
Bipartisan ACA subsidy push stalls over Hyde language
politics7 months ago

Bipartisan ACA subsidy push stalls over Hyde language

Republican senators say a long-sought bipartisan plan to extend the ACA's enhanced premium tax credits for two years has stalled, with a key fight centering on Hyde language and White House buy-in. The proposal would extend the open enrollment period, set an income cap at 700% of the federal poverty level, require a minimum premium, impose a $100,000 fraud penalty, and in the second year allow funds to go into HSAs. Democrats blame Republicans for the halt, while some House and Senate leaders discuss a vehicle for the extension, leaving subsidy relief uncertain as enrollment deadlines approach.

via CBS News|
#affordable-care-act#bipartisan#health-care-policy
Texas sets ACA enrollment record as open enrollment nears its deadline
health-care7 months ago

Texas sets ACA enrollment record as open enrollment nears its deadline

Texas opened 2026 with a record 4.11 million Texans selecting ACA plans as of Jan. 3—about 6.5% more than 2025—marking a new state record, though the data are preliminary and may not reflect who will maintain coverage after payments. Open enrollment runs through Jan. 15 amid the expiration of enhanced subsidies and ongoing federal negotiations on a subsidy extension. Experts caution that auto-renewals and income levels will influence the final coverage numbers.

via The Texas Tribune|
#aca-enrollment#affordable-care-act#health-care
House Approves 3-Year Extension of Obamacare Subsidies
politics7 months ago

House Approves 3-Year Extension of Obamacare Subsidies

Colorado's congressional representatives reacted to the House's passing of a 3-year extension for ACA tax credits, with some Republicans calling for reforms due to concerns over fraud and waste, while Democrats support the extension as a starting point for broader negotiations. The legislation faces challenges in the Senate, which previously rejected a similar extension.

via CBS News|
#affordable-care-act#colorado#congress
House Prepares to Vote on Bill to End Government Shutdown
politics9 months ago

House Prepares to Vote on Bill to End Government Shutdown

The House is set to vote on a Senate-passed bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which includes funding through January 2026 and provisions for various programs. The Senate approved the deal with bipartisan support, and President Trump has indicated he will sign it. The House's vote marks the end of a 54-day shutdown, with ongoing political debates over healthcare and other issues.

via abcnews.go.com|
#affordable-care-act#funding-extension#government-shutdown