Hundreds Of Thousands Of Californians Missing Out On Subsidies
The study's author says consumers might not realize that they need to purchase coverage through Covered California or that they have to choose a silver plan to qualify for subsidies.
KPCC:
Study Says Californians Missing Out On Health Care Subsidies
A new study estimates that hundreds of thousands of Californians who buy individual health insurance plans are missing out on opportunities for subsidies. Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the Mongan Institute Health Policy Center at Massachusetts General Hospital estimate 31 percent of those eligible for one or more types of subsidies are either enrolling in plans outside of Covered California or choosing plans that are ineligible for subsidies. (Lavender, 1/18)
In other health law news —
KPBS Public Media:
California Reps Who Voted To Repeal Obamacare Keeping Low Profile
Right before the House of Representatives went on recess Friday, 13 members of California's congressional delegation voted in favor of a budget resolution to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Since then, according to the nonprofit group Health Access California, none of those members have town halls or other public events this week listed on their websites. (Goldberg, 1/17)
Sacramento Bee:
Research Groups Tout Contrasting Proposals And Priorities For Obamacare
Separate reports released Tuesday offered differing strategic advice and policy recommendations for lawmakers grappling with the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act. A new report by The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says any repeal-and-replace legislation should embody three basic principles: Reduce the national debt, replace or strengthen the health care law’s cost-control measures, and maintain or improve Medicare solvency. A similar report by the Urban Institute urged lawmakers to address complaints and correct problems with the health law through legislative fixes rather than the disruptive process of repealing and replacing the law. (Pugh, 1/17)
Orange County Register:
Health Advocates Denounce Obamacare Repeal At LGBT Center In Santa Ana
Community groups that serve residents who have gained health insurance through Obamacare said Tuesday they will fight Republican efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act. In a press conference at the LGBT Center in downtown Santa Ana, representatives said the future of millions of Americans is in jeopardy if they lose coverage that keeps them healthy for work or school. Last week, Congress took the initial steps to roll back the law. (Perkes, 1/17)