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Enrollment 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Open Enrollment is Nigh

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com and Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo discuss this year’s open enrollment for individual health insurance that starts Nov. 1. And Rovner interviews Lori Lodes, a former Obama administration health official and founder of the new group “Get Covered America.” Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

Oct. 26, 2017

Federal Judge Denies Bid To Force Feds To Resume ACA Subsidies

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said the vast majority of states have already prepared for the termination of the payments and already devised responses that give consumers better coverage.

By Ngoc Nguyen

Oct. 25, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Enrollment News To Bank On: Obamacare Is Still Here So It’s Time For Coverage Checkup

Open enrollment for the federal health law’s marketplace plans begin Nov. 1. In most states, the sign-up period ends Dec. 15, about six weeks sooner than past years.

By Michelle Andrews

Oct. 24, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Whiplash

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo discuss the bipartisan plan in the Senate to stabilize the individual insurance exchanges, and President Donald Trump’s mixed messages about his support or lack thereof.

Oct. 19, 2017

Despite GOP Efforts To Corral Medicaid Spending, States Expand Benefits

States are adding a variety of services, including expansions of mental health and substance abuse treatments and dental care, according to a 50-state survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

By Phil Galewitz

Oct. 19, 2017

2 Senators Reach Deal On A Health Law Fix, But Bringing Congress Along Is Tricky

The bipartisan accord would restore funding for the cost-sharing reductions that President Donald Trump ended last week and would give states more flexibility to devise alternatives for providing and subsidizing health care.

By Julie Rovner

Oct. 17, 2017

Want An IUD? Take Note Of Trump’s New Birth Control Policy.

Some employers may opt to claim a religious or moral exemption and women could have to pick up some of the cost of this expensive contraception option.

By Michelle Andrews

Oct. 17, 2017

Stunner On Birth Control: Trump’s Moral Exemption Is Geared Toward Just 2 Groups

Trump administration’s rule unveiled last week to allow some employers with “sincerely held moral convictions” to bypass a health law requirement to provide no-cost contraceptives to women would exempt at least two anti-abortion groups: the March for Life and Real Alternatives.

By Julie Rovner

Oct. 16, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Trump Acting Solo: What You Need To Know About Changes To The Health Law

A quick guide to revisions to the cost-sharing subsidies for lower-income marketplace customers and the proposal to add different plans to the market.

By Julie Rovner, Mary Agnes Carey, and Julie Appleby

Oct. 13, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Facebook Live: Trump Ends Payments For Cost-Sharing Reductions. What’s Next?

In this Facebook Live chat, KHN's Jay Hancock answers questions about President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will end federal payments for the Affordable Care Act’s cost-sharing reductions.

Oct. 13, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

While Trump Moves To Dismantle Health Law, Public Favors Repair

Nearly three-quarters of Americans would like to see the administration focus on efforts on making the Affordable Care Act work, rather than trying to make it fail.

By Jordan Rau

Oct. 13, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Let’s Blow It Up

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Sarah Kliff of Vox and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News discuss the Trump administration’s latest efforts to undermine the individual insurance market.

Oct. 13, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Facebook Live: Things To Know About Trump’s Directive On Health Insurance

In this Facebook Live, KHN’s Julie Appleby answers questions about President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding insurance.

Oct. 12, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Trump’s Order Advances GOP Go-To Ideas To Broaden Insurance Choices, Curb Costs

But the approaches are not new and critics worry that these changes will leave some consumers with skimpier plans that expose them to high medical bills.

By Julie Appleby

Oct. 12, 2017

California Slaps Surcharge On ACA Plans As Trump Remains Coy On Subsidies

Covered California authorized a 12.4 percent average surcharge on silver-tier plans, the second-least expensive option sold on the exchange. It brings the total average premium increase on those plans to nearly 25 percent next year.

By Chad Terhune

Oct. 11, 2017

Overlooked By ACA: Many People Paying Full Price For Insurance ‘Getting Slammed’

For several million consumers who buy their own insurance but earn too much to qualify for subsidies, the ever-growing price of premiums takes a big toll.

By Julie Rovner

Oct. 9, 2017

4 Takeaways As HHS Relaxes Rules On Contraception Coverage At Work

The new rules, announced Friday, will significantly expand the number of employers eligible for exemptions from the requirement that they provide women, at no cost, coverage of any contraception method approved by the FDA.

By Mary Agnes Carey and Lexie Verdon

Oct. 6, 2017

Association Health Plans: A Favorite GOP Approach To Coverage Poised For Comeback

Both President Donald Trump and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) signaled last week that executive action was in the works that would give these plans a boost.

By Julie Appleby

Oct. 6, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Congress CHIPs Away At Health Insurance For Kids

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, and Joanne Kenen of Politico discuss Congress’ tardiness in renewing the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), and play the parlor game of who might become the new secretary of Health and Human Services. Also, the pod panel interviews Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) about his new Medicare buy-in bill.

Oct. 4, 2017

Flat-Fee Primary Care Helps Fill Niche For Texas’ Uninsured

Doctors offering this care charge a monthly fee for services that can be handled in the office. But patient advocates warn it is not insurance and offers no coverage for hospital or specialist care.

By Charlotte Huff

Oct. 3, 2017

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