Bill That Congressman Says Protects Medicaid Doesn’t — And Would Likely Require Cutting It
By Julie Appleby
U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota, a Long Island Republican, told his constituents that he voted for the House-passed GOP budget resolution because it protects Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. However, the bill charges a committee with making cuts that likely can’t be attained without slashing Medicaid.
Trump Health Care Proposal Billed as Consumer Protection but Adds Enrollment Hoops
By Julie Appleby
The proposal also would reverse a Biden administration policy that allowed “Dreamers” — immigrants in the country illegally who were brought here as children — from qualifying for subsidized ACA coverage.
Cómo afectarían a los consumidores los cambios al Obamacare propuestos por Trump
By Julie Appleby
La administración Trump publicó el lunes 10 de marzo su primer conjunto importante de cambios propuestos a la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA)
Most Insurance Covers IUDs. Hers Cost More Than $14,000.
By Julie Appleby
The Affordable Care Act requires most insurance plans to cover preventive care, including many forms of contraception, without cost to patients — but not if they’re “grandfathered” plans, which predate the law.
Trump’s Order on Gender-Affirming Care Escalates Reversal of Trans Rights
By Julie Appleby
The Jan. 28 executive order directs federal regulators to cut insurance coverage for hormonal or surgical treatments that help in young people’s gender transitions and cut federal funding for medical professionals or institutions that provide such care. It will likely be challenged in court.
Orden de Trump sobre procedimientos de afirmación de género pone en peligro los derechos trans
By Julie Appleby
Aunque está dirigida principalmente a programas de salud del gobierno, la orden también podría tener implicaciones para el sector privado y es probable que enfrente litigios por parte de los estados o grupos de defensa.
Employers Press Congress for Health Price Transparency Before Trump’s Return
By Julie Appleby
Donald Trump’s first administration advanced rules forcing hospitals and insurers to reveal prices for medical services. Employers don’t want to risk backtracking during Trump’s second administration.
Obamacare Sign-Ups Lag After Trump Election, Legal Challenges
By Julie Appleby
The number of new and returning enrollees using healthcare.gov — the federal marketplace that serves 31 states — is well below last year’s as of early December. Also, a Biden administration push to give “Dreamers” access to Obamacare coverage and subsidies is facing court challenges.
Elección de Trump y desafíos legales retrasan las inscripciones en el Obamacare
By Julie Appleby
Las nuevas inscripciones bajo la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA) parecen ser hasta un millón menos que el número récord del año pasado, especialmente por problemas con el programa que enfrenta la saliente administración Biden.
Federal Judge Halts Dreamers’ Brand-New Access to ACA Enrollment in 19 States
By Julie Appleby
A federal judge sided with 19 states seeking an injunction against a Biden administration rule allowing recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage and qualify for subsidies amid the annual open enrollment period.
