An occasional column that rounds up the latest activity in Congress affecting access to health care. Although Republicans in Congress missed their self-imposed July 24 budget reconciliation deadline where they hoped to repeal the… Read more.
Lack of access to dental care is a significant problem in American health care. Last week, USA Today reported that the number of adults seeking help in the emergency room for “long-delayed dental care” has… Read more.
As of June 19, most insurers’ proposed premium rates for 2016 were posted on federal and state regulators’ websites (except for California’s rates, which will be posted in late July). Proposed rates must be… Read more.
Now that insurers’ proposed health insurance premium rates for 2016 have been made public by federal and state regulators, the rate review process—where the public and consumer groups can comment—is in full swing. Not… Read more.
This blog originally appeared on the Health Affairs website In the not-too-distant future, the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in King v. Burwell will be viewed as a significant turning point for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Simply… Read more.
When the Supreme Court sided with the government in King v. Burwell yesterday, it was a victory for the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—and, more importantly, for the millions of people who currently benefit from the law… Read more.
The Supreme Court will rule any day now on King v. Burwell, the case that will determine whether premium tax credits remain available in the 34 states in which the federal government runs the health… Read more.
The pending Supreme Court ruling in King v. Burwell puts 6.4 million consumers across the country at risk of losing their health coverage. We have released new data broken down by congressional district that detail the number of… Read more.
For 25 years, Megan’s dad, Steve, devoted his career to helping others. He worked at a nonprofit for people with disabilities in Beatrice, Nebraska. This work offered life lessons and wisdom he passed down… Read more.
In mid-to-late June, the Supreme Court will announce its ruling inKing v. Burwell, the case that threatens to take away financial assistance (premium tax credits) that help people afford their health insurance in 34… Read more.
Later this month the Supreme Court will announce its decision in King v. Burwell, a case that threatens the health coverage of millions. This overview will bring busy readers up to speed on what’s at… Read more.
We recently reported our findings on the potential problems posed by health insurance plans with high deductibles. Proponents of high-deductible plans assert that making consumers spend more to cover their medical care will encourage them to… Read more.
Earlier this month Congress agreed on a budget that should worry consumer health care advocates. It proposes slashing Medicaid spending and makes other changes that threaten low-income consumers’ access to health care. Expect a… Read more.
What was once a promise is now a reality: Since the Affordable Care Act became law, 16 million Americans have gained health insurance. Now, opponents of the ACA are changing tack, criticizing the quality of… Read more.
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, we’ve made tremendous progress in expanding access to affordable health insurance. However, the findings of our new report show that there is still work to be done to… Read more.
By May 15 (or June 5 in some states), health insurance companies throughout the country must submit their proposed monthly premium rates for 2016 to state and/or federal regulators for review. By June 1… Read more.