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Enrollment 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Taxes, Medicare And The Year-End Mess

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post discuss the possible impact of the tax bill on the Medicare program, confirmation hearings for a new secretary of Health and Human Services and the future of the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

Nov. 30, 2017

Heated And Deep-Pocketed Battle Erupts Over 340B Drug Discount Program

Drugmakers, hospitals and lawmakers are taking sides in a showdown over a discount program that covers drug purchases at some hospitals.

By Sarah Jane Tribble

Nov. 28, 2017

Canadians Root For An Underdog U.S. Health Policy Idea

This controversial center created by the Affordable Care Act has a Canadian fan base even as it is at risk in the U.S.

By Shefali Luthra

Nov. 20, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Tax Bill Or Health Bill?

Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo discuss the inclusion of health policies into the current tax cut debate, including a possible repeal of the fines for people who fail to maintain health insurance.

Nov. 17, 2017

Trump Administration Plan to Add Medicaid Work Requirement Stirs Fears

The recent announcement by a top administration official that the federal government will entertain requests to implement work requirements for many adult Medicaid enrollees has raised concerns among advocates for the program.

By Phil Galewitz

Nov. 15, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Brokers Are Reluctant Players In A Most Challenging ACA Open-Enrollment Season

With federal support slashed for organizations that provided consumers help in making their health plan choices, insurance brokers have to pick up the slack.

By Julie Appleby

Nov. 13, 2017

Medicaid Nation

Medicaid Chief Says Feds Are Willing To Approve Work Requirements

Seema Verma, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tells state officials that she envisions changes that could include work requirements for Medicaid enrollees.

By Phil Galewitz

Nov. 7, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Insurer Tries A Soft Touch — Puppies! — For This Year’s Hard Sell Of Obamacare Plans

Open enrollment for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act exchanges started last week. Across the country, municipalities, insurers and grass-roots groups are working hard to help folks navigate the hoops.

By Gisele Grayson, NPR

Nov. 6, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ How Confused Are We?

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post discuss the start of open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, legislative efforts on Capitol Hill on taxes and children’s health insurance, and recommendations of the president’s opioid commission.

Nov. 2, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Funding For ACA Sign-Up Campaigns Varies Widely From State To State

States aren't getting nearly as much federal money this year to explain and campaign for Affordable Care Act policies. Some are trying to make up the shortfall; others lack the cash or political will.

By Mark Zdechlik, Minnesota Public Radio

Nov. 1, 2017

Enrollment 2018

5 Things To Know About ACA At Year 5

This year’s Obamacare open enrollment will be marked by a number of changes. KHN helps you navigate them.

By Julie Rovner and Julie Appleby

Oct. 31, 2017

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

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

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