Health Care Overhaul

Democrats roll out big health care proposals in the states

Democrats won back governor's offices and legislative chambers in numerous states last year, thanks in large part to their promises to expand health coverage and make it more affordable

Sen. Orrin Hatch’s influence of US health care

The Utah politician is leaving the Senate after 42 years.

Los Angeles-area freeway named for Barack Obama

Signs have gone up naming a section of a Los Angeles-area freeway as the President Barack H. Obama Highway

5 ways overturning Obamacare could dismantle the American health care system

The Affordable Care Act is interwoven into the fabric of the American health care system.

Judge's Obamacare ruling: Advantage Democrats: COLUMN

This does not bode well for the GOP if health care is a major issue in 2020.

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including health problems

Many Texans struggle to get care and pay bills.

What Obamacare ruling could mean for your health care

Even if you don’t have an Obamacare health plan, experts say there are far-reaching implications for all consumers if a federal judge's ruling is allowed to stand.

Judge strikes down Obamacare

Millions of Americans' health care is in jeopardy after Texas ruling.

Texas judge rules Obamacare 'unconstitutional'

This ruling now may put the healthcare for millions of Americans in jeopardy, as President Donald Trump applauded the decision and Democrats condemned it.

Obama, Trump react to judge's health care ruling

President Trump declared victory after a Texas judge struck down the Affordable Care Act, but top Democratic lawmakers are gearing up for a fight.

Federal judge strikes down Obamacare law

Millions of people who rely on Obamacare for their medical insurance will soon face a difficult time as U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor has struck down the entire Obamacare law.

Trump calls decision by federal judge to strike down Obamacare a 'great ruling'

The president praised the judge's decision to strike down the Affordable Care Act.

Federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional, Democrats immediately vow appeal

The president celebrated the judge's ruling late Friday.

A Texas judge ruled Obamacare unconstitutional

President Trump is hailing the move as a victory as the ruling affects tens of millions of Americans and their healthcare.

Deadline for enrolling in the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces is fast approaching

Dropping insurance coverage after Obamacare penalty disappears a 'bad gamble,' experts warn

Millions of people are likely to dump their health insurance because of a provision in last year’s Republican tax bill that repeals the Obamacare tax penalty.

California's new governor-elect promised a health care overhaul but state shouldn't hold its breath

As Gavin Newsom and California's legislature move to provide more people with health insurance, they’ll likely approach it piecemeal over several years.

GOP candidates: We will defend coverage for pre-existing conditions

Health insurance is a top voter concern; a new poll shows 53 percent of registered voters have a favorable opinion about Obamacare.

How this election could affect your health care: Some key races to watch

The results of the midterm elections are likely to have a major impact on a broad array of other health issues that touch every single American.

California governor candidate Gavin Newsom is vocal supporter of single-payer health care, sometimes: ANALYSIS

Democrat Gavin Newsom is the front-runner in the race for California governor.

Republicans trumpet pre-existing condition protections despite votes to repeal Obamacare

Many who supported the Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act downplay estimates of higher costs.

Threat to the ACA turns up the heat on attorney general races

For years, congressional Republicans have vowed to repeal the ACA

A Texas lawsuit being heard this week could mean life or death for Obamacare

Wednesday is looking like yet another pivotal day in the life-or-death saga that has marked the history of the Affordable Care Act.

Trump administration deals another potential blow to Obamacare by freezing risk adjustment payments

The administration announced they will freeze risk adjustment payments.

Trump administration move could take away coverage for preexisting conditions

Democrats are coming out swinging against the move.

Trump administration move could take away coverage for preexisting conditions

"The ACA is the law of the land and DOJ should defend it," top Dem says.

Senate Dems to hit GOP on health care in August

Democrats are welcoming the change with a message to McConnell: Bring it on.

Obamacare enrollment down slightly despite drastic outreach cuts

Around 8.8 million people signed up for Obamacare during Open Enrollment period

'Life or death' insurance program for kids could lose funding in matter of months

Funding lapsed on Sept. 30 and has not been reauthorized by Congress.

Lawmakers question Health secretary nominee on drug industry ties

Trump's pick for HHS, Alex Azar, faces questioning in the Senate.

ANALYSIS: Health care should be a right, but the US doesn't have a system

The US is the only developed country without universal health insurance.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Obamacare individual mandate repeal

Sen. Lisa Murkowski did not say if she supports the Senate GOP tax plan

Senate GOP adds Obamacare mandate repeal to tax plan

Senate Republicans are now aiming to repeal the Obamacare mandate that all Americans have insurance or pay a fine as part of their tax bill.

Senate Republicans want to include individual mandate repeal in tax plan

Republican senators are looking to cut the Obamacare individual mandate through their tax plan.

Obamacare enrollment breaks record in 1st week

CMS released data for the first week of enrollment in Obamacare exchanges.

'Skinny' Obamacare repeal fails in Senate vote

The vote happened early Friday morning.

Obama, Democrats push open enrollment period

The former president released a video Wednesday urging Americans to be insured.

Confusion abounds as Obamacare open enrollment period approaches

People looking to enroll are unsure of the law's status and future.

Bipartisan health care plan would reduce deficit, CBO says

The Congressional Budget Office scored the Alexander-Murray bill.

Senate Republicans pass budget that will add $1.5 trillion to deficit

The 51-49 vote sets the stage for debate later this year.

More cancer patients are now insured because of Obamcare

The law has reduced the number of uninsured Americans.

Trump doesn't support bipartisan health care plan after all

After the president slashed $7 billion in subsidies meant to help working-class families afford health insurance, he showed support for Congress' plan, then revoked it.

Senate Republican leaders scramble to get Trump on board with health care compromise

President Trump halted the health subsidies to insurance companies last week.

Trump switches position on health care subsidies

President Trump applauded the prospect of a bipartisan short-term deal by Senate leaders to subsidize insurance plans for low-income Americans just days after signing an executive order to halt the payments.

Trump reverses position on health care subsidies

After he defended his decision to slash more than $7 billion in subsidies for working-class families, two senators announced a bipartisan agreement to continue supports.

Potential health insurance deal is 'bipartisan,' Schumer says

"I want to salute both Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray for working hard on a bipartisan solution," Senator Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said today with regards to the outline of a health insurance deal which Senate leaders have agreed upon "in principle."

Outline of health insurance deal is 'a short-term solution,' Trump says

"This is a short-term deal ... We think it's going to not only save money but give people much better health care with a very, very much smaller premium spike.,"

Trump: 'Obamacare is dead'

"You shouldn't even mention it anymore," the president said during a meeting with his full Cabinet at the White House.