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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 21
- Obamacare enrollment down slightly despite drastic outreach cuts
  Around 8.8 million people signed up for Obamacare during Open Enrollment period
  
  Dec 21
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 29
- Lawmakers question Health secretary nominee on drug industry ties
  Trump's pick for HHS, Alex Azar, faces questioning in the Senate.
  
  Nov 29
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
- 'Skinny' Obamacare repeal fails in Senate vote
  The vote happened early Friday morning.
  
  Nov 8
Nov 1
- Obama, Democrats push open enrollment period
  The former president released a video Wednesday urging Americans to be insured.
  
  Nov 1
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 18
- 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 18
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 17
- 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 17
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 13
- 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 13
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 26
- What's next for health care in the Senate
  With Graham-Cassidy off the table, a look at possible health care reforms
  
  Sep 26
Sep 26
- Republicans scrap health bill: 'We don't have the votes'
  Several senators said that won't vote for the plan.
  
  Sep 26
Sep 26
- Senate Republicans admit defeat on new health care bill
  There were not enough votes to repeal Obamacare.
  
  Sep 26
Sep 26
- Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Graham-Cassidy health care bill's possible failure
  "That's great news," he told his audience Monday night.
  
  Sep 26
Sep 26
- 3rd Republican senator declares 'no' vote on health care
  Maine Sen. Susan Collins created another obstacle in the GOP's attempt to overhaul Obamacare when she joined Sens. Rand Paul and John McCain in declaring her opposition to the Graham-Cassidy bill.
  
  Sep 26
Sep 26
- Collins to vote 'no' on Graham-Cassidy bill, likely dooming it
  She is the third Republican to oppose the bill.
  
  Sep 26
Sep 25
- Republican health care bill seems doomed to fail
  At least 50 protesters arrested as the Senate held a hearing on repealing the Affordable Care Act.
  
  Sep 25
Sep 25
- 181 protesters arrested after disrupting Graham-Cassidy bill hearing
  Protesters chanted: "No cuts to Medicaid! Save our liberty!"
  
  Sep 25
Sep 25
- GOP releases new version of health care bill
  The new version of the Graham-Cassidy bill aims to sweeten the deal for Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, whose support is crucial to the legislation's survival.
  
  Sep 25
Sep 25
- What's different about the revised Graham-Cassidy bill
  Where Republicans' latest efforts to pass an Obamacare repeal stand.
  
  Sep 25
Sep 25
- Trump calls out McCain for opposition to Graham-Cassidy bill
  Sen. John McCain announced in a statement that he cannot support the latest GOP health care bill.
  
  Sep 25

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Trump administration move could take away coverage for preexisting conditions Democrats are coming out swinging against the move. 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

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

Obamacare enrollment down slightly despite drastic outreach cuts Around 8.8 million people signed up for Obamacare during Open Enrollment period Dec 21

'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

Lawmakers question Health secretary nominee on drug industry ties Trump's pick for HHS, Alex Azar, faces questioning in the Senate. Nov 29

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

Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Obamacare individual mandate repeal Sen. Lisa Murkowski did not say if she supports the Senate GOP tax plan Nov 22

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

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

Obamacare enrollment breaks record in 1st week CMS released data for the first week of enrollment in Obamacare exchanges. Nov 9

'Skinny' Obamacare repeal fails in Senate vote The vote happened early Friday morning. Nov 8

Obama, Democrats push open enrollment period The former president released a video Wednesday urging Americans to be insured. Nov 1

Obamacare health plans still available despite uncertainty over law's future Health advocates are reminding people of the available options. 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

Bipartisan health care plan would reduce deficit, CBO says The Congressional Budget Office scored the Alexander-Murray bill. Oct 26

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

More cancer patients are now insured because of Obamcare The law has reduced the number of uninsured Americans. Oct 20

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Trump to end Obamacare subsidies that help low-income Americans The president announced Thursday he will slash the Obama-era subsidy payments. Oct 13

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

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

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

Trump administration rolling back mandate to cover birth control Now companies and groups can decide whether or not to offer birth control. Oct 6

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

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

Trump says Republicans 'have the votes' to repeal Obamacare Trump told reporters Republicans have the votes on health care. 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

What's next for health care in the Senate With Graham-Cassidy off the table, a look at possible health care reforms Sep 26

Republicans scrap health bill: 'We don't have the votes' Several senators said that won't vote for the plan. Sep 26

Senate Republicans admit defeat on new health care bill There were not enough votes to repeal Obamacare. Sep 26

Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Graham-Cassidy health care bill's possible failure "That's great news," he told his audience Monday night. Sep 26

3rd Republican senator declares 'no' vote on health care Maine Sen. Susan Collins created another obstacle in the GOP's attempt to overhaul Obamacare when she joined Sens. Rand Paul and John McCain in declaring her opposition to the Graham-Cassidy bill. Sep 26

Collins to vote 'no' on Graham-Cassidy bill, likely dooming it She is the third Republican to oppose the bill. Sep 26

Republican health care bill seems doomed to fail At least 50 protesters arrested as the Senate held a hearing on repealing the Affordable Care Act. Sep 25

181 protesters arrested after disrupting Graham-Cassidy bill hearing Protesters chanted: "No cuts to Medicaid! Save our liberty!" Sep 25

GOP releases new version of health care bill The new version of the Graham-Cassidy bill aims to sweeten the deal for Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, whose support is crucial to the legislation's survival. Sep 25

What's different about the revised Graham-Cassidy bill Where Republicans' latest efforts to pass an Obamacare repeal stand. Sep 25

Trump calls out McCain for opposition to Graham-Cassidy bill Sen. John McCain announced in a statement that he cannot support the latest GOP health care bill. Sep 25

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Trump administration move could take away coverage for preexisting conditions
Democrats are coming out swinging against the move.

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

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

Obamacare enrollment down slightly despite drastic outreach cuts
Around 8.8 million people signed up for Obamacare during Open Enrollment period

Dec 21

'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

Lawmakers question Health secretary nominee on drug industry ties
Trump's pick for HHS, Alex Azar, faces questioning in the Senate.

Nov 29

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

Sen. Lisa Murkowski backs Obamacare individual mandate repeal
Sen. Lisa Murkowski did not say if she supports the Senate GOP tax plan

Nov 22

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

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

Obamacare enrollment breaks record in 1st week
CMS released data for the first week of enrollment in Obamacare exchanges.

Nov 9

'Skinny' Obamacare repeal fails in Senate vote
The vote happened early Friday morning.

Nov 8

Obama, Democrats push open enrollment period
The former president released a video Wednesday urging Americans to be insured.

Nov 1

Obamacare health plans still available despite uncertainty over law's future
Health advocates are reminding people of the available options.

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

Bipartisan health care plan would reduce deficit, CBO says
The Congressional Budget Office scored the Alexander-Murray bill.

Oct 26

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

More cancer patients are now insured because of Obamcare
The law has reduced the number of uninsured Americans.

Oct 20

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Trump to end Obamacare subsidies that help low-income Americans
The president announced Thursday he will slash the Obama-era subsidy payments.

Oct 13

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

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

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

Trump administration rolling back mandate to cover birth control
Now companies and groups can decide whether or not to offer birth control.

Oct 6

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

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

Trump says Republicans 'have the votes' to repeal Obamacare
Trump told reporters Republicans have the votes on health care.

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

What's next for health care in the Senate
With Graham-Cassidy off the table, a look at possible health care reforms

Sep 26

Republicans scrap health bill: 'We don't have the votes'
Several senators said that won't vote for the plan.

Sep 26

Senate Republicans admit defeat on new health care bill
There were not enough votes to repeal Obamacare.

Sep 26

Jimmy Kimmel reacts to Graham-Cassidy health care bill's possible failure
"That's great news," he told his audience Monday night.

Sep 26

3rd Republican senator declares 'no' vote on health care
Maine Sen. Susan Collins created another obstacle in the GOP's attempt to overhaul Obamacare when she joined Sens. Rand Paul and John McCain in declaring her opposition to the Graham-Cassidy bill.

Sep 26

Collins to vote 'no' on Graham-Cassidy bill, likely dooming it
She is the third Republican to oppose the bill.

Sep 26

Republican health care bill seems doomed to fail
At least 50 protesters arrested as the Senate held a hearing on repealing the Affordable Care Act.

Sep 25

181 protesters arrested after disrupting Graham-Cassidy bill hearing
Protesters chanted: "No cuts to Medicaid! Save our liberty!"

Sep 25

GOP releases new version of health care bill
The new version of the Graham-Cassidy bill aims to sweeten the deal for Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, whose support is crucial to the legislation's survival.

Sep 25

What's different about the revised Graham-Cassidy bill
Where Republicans' latest efforts to pass an Obamacare repeal stand.

Sep 25

Trump calls out McCain for opposition to Graham-Cassidy bill
Sen. John McCain announced in a statement that he cannot support the latest GOP health care bill.

Sep 25