Health Care Overhaul
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- Nov 7
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.
Nov 7
- Nov 5
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.
Nov 5
- Nov 4
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.
Nov 4
- Oct 23
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.
Oct 23
- Oct 21
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.
Oct 21
- Sep 27
Threat to the ACA turns up the heat on attorney general races
For years, congressional Republicans have vowed to repeal the ACA
Sep 27
- Sep 4
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.
Sep 4
- Jul 8
Trump administration deals another potential blow to Obamacare by freezing risk adjustment payments
The administration announced they will freeze risk adjustment payments.
Jul 8
- Jun 8
Trump administration move could take away coverage for preexisting conditions
Democrats are coming out swinging against the move.
Jun 8
- Jun 8
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.
Jun 8
- Jun 7
Senate Dems to hit GOP on health care in August
Democrats are welcoming the change with a message to McConnell: Bring it on.
Jun 7 - Dec 22
Obamacare enrollment down slightly despite drastic outreach cuts
Around 8.8 million people signed up for Obamacare during Open Enrollment period
Dec 22 - Dec 20
'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.
Dec 20 - Nov 30
Lawmakers question Health secretary nominee on drug industry ties
Trump's pick for HHS, Alex Azar, faces questioning in the Senate.
Nov 30 - Nov 24
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.
Nov 24 - Nov 22
Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Obamacare individual mandate repeal
Sen. Lisa Murkowski did not say if she supports the Senate GOP tax plan
Nov 22 - Nov 15
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.
Nov 15 - Nov 14
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.
Nov 14 - Nov 9
Obamacare enrollment breaks record in 1st week
CMS released data for the first week of enrollment in Obamacare exchanges.
Nov 9 - Nov 8
- Nov 2
Obama, Democrats push open enrollment period
The former president released a video Wednesday urging Americans to be insured.
Nov 2 - Oct 26
Obamacare health plans still available despite uncertainty over law's future
Health advocates are reminding people of the available options.
Oct 26 - Oct 26
Confusion abounds as Obamacare open enrollment period approaches
People looking to enroll are unsure of the law's status and future.
Oct 26 - Oct 26
Bipartisan health care plan would reduce deficit, CBO says
The Congressional Budget Office scored the Alexander-Murray bill.
Oct 26 - Oct 20
Senate Republicans pass budget that will add $1.5 trillion to deficit
The 51-49 vote sets the stage for debate later this year.
Oct 20 - Oct 20
More cancer patients are now insured because of Obamcare
The law has reduced the number of uninsured Americans.
Oct 20 - Oct 19
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.
Oct 19 - Oct 18
Senate Republican leaders scramble to get Trump on board with health care compromise
President Trump halted the health subsidies to insurance companies last week.
Oct 18 - Oct 18
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.
Oct 18 - Oct 18
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.
Oct 18 - Oct 17
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."
Oct 17 - Oct 17
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.,"
Oct 17 - Oct 16
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.
Oct 16 - Oct 15
Republican senator 'very disappointed' in Trump's actions on health care
She also said Bannon's declaring war on GOP establishment is "not helpful."
Oct 15 - Oct 14
Affordable Care Act expert explains what the changes mean for you
Sara Collins states that 2019 is when the real problems could start and millions of people could lose coverage.
Oct 14 - Oct 14
Fallout from Trump's decision to stop Obamacare
Nearly 20 states have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his decision to stop payments that lower health insurance deductibles and co-pays for millions of Americans with modest incomes.
Oct 14 - Oct 14
Trump vows to rip apart Obamacare piece by piece
The future of health care hanging in the balance for frustrated Americans who make too much to qualify for Medicaid but need help paying for coverage.
Oct 14 - Oct 13
Trump to end Obamacare subsidies that help low-income Americans
President Trump said in a tweet that Obamacare was "imploding" hours after his administration announced a plan to slash Obamacare subsidy payments to insurers.
Oct 13 - Oct 13
Trump to end Obamacare subsidies that help low-income Americans
The president announced Thursday he will slash the Obama-era subsidy payments.
Oct 13 - Oct 12
Frustrated by Congress, Trump acts alone on health care
Trump signed an executive order taking the first steps to expand insurance options, but critics argue it could destabilize insurance markets.
Oct 12 - Oct 12
President Trump will strike down parts of Obamacare with new executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday morning at the White House that will increase consumer options for health insurance, but could further destabilize Obamacare marketplaces.
Oct 12 - Oct 7
Trump says he called Schumer, touts prospect of 'great' bipartisan health care bill
President Trump says he phoned Chuck Schumer to discuss a path forward on health care.
Oct 7 - Oct 6
Trump administration rolling back mandate to cover birth control
Now companies and groups can decide whether or not to offer birth control.
Oct 6 - Sep 30
Program that provides low-cost health care to 9M children set to expire
CHIP provides health insurance for kids from low- and moderate-income families.
Sep 30 - Sep 28
Trump says he may sign executive order allowing interstate purchase of health insurance
With the latest GOP health care plan dead, Trump says he my issue an EO.
Sep 28 - Sep 27
Trump says Republicans 'have the votes' to repeal Obamacare
Trump told reporters Republicans have the votes on health care.
Sep 27 - Sep 27
Sen. Bernie Sanders, millennials discuss health care solutions
As part of ABC News' partnership with ATTN, contributor Matthew Segal spoke with the senator and voters about their issues with the current health care system.
Sep 27 - Sep 27
What's next for health care in the Senate
With Graham-Cassidy off the table, a look at possible health care reforms
Sep 27 - Sep 27
Republicans scrap health bill: 'We don't have the votes'
Several senators said that won't vote for the plan.
Sep 27 - Sep 27
Senate Republicans admit defeat on new health care bill
There were not enough votes to repeal Obamacare.
Sep 27