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50 populations whose lives are better thanks to the ACA
September 21, 2023 – Millions of Americans would have worse health insurance – or none at all – without Obamacare's provisions. But the law's protections…
The Scoop: February 12, 2020 Edition
February 12, 2020 – In this edition: DC exchange offers SEP for residents who weren't aware of DC's individual mandate; Virginia lawmakers approve bills to…
Millennial coverage challenges are largely about cost, awareness
July 9, 2019 – A new survey reveals that the population with the highest rate of uninsurance cares about health coverage, but needs more information about…
Not even the slightest pretense:
March 26, 2019 – Since last night, my Twitter feed has been blowing up with people freaking out over the latest attack on justice, the rule of law and…
Yes. Not having health insurance can kill you.
November 3, 2018 – The current ongoing line of false reassurances has to do with health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions. Many Republicans are…
The assault on pre-existing conditions is the least of it
September 10, 2018 – The debate over protection for people with pre-existing conditions has become a proxy war for what matters most on the healthcare front in…
I have diabetes. The ACA is a ‘BFD’ for me.
June 29, 2017 – As someone with diabetes, I can attest that the ACA is truly a BFD. The law has been a godsend to me, financially, health-wise, and, well,…
False hope for millions who dread losing insurance
June 12, 2017 – A Senate pledge to preserve a guarantee to cover pre-existing health conditions is of little value if other ACA protections don’t also…
The new plan to cut out the heart of Obamacare
April 14, 2017 – Community rating is the one thing that keeps insurance companies from gouging most of their customers. It's the thing that helps makes the…
The price isn’t ideal, but ACA’s protection is worth it.
March 23, 2017 – These four earn too much to be eligible for subsidies, and their plans' provider networks can be narrow. Still, they dread repeal of the…
You’re protesting ACA repeal. Is anyone listening?
February 15, 2017 – To get a sense of how congressional representatives are responding to their constituents' calls about the Affordable Care Act, whether…
‘Obamacare Saved My Life, Too.’
February 6, 2017 – President Trump promised that once Obamacare's repealed everybody will be "beautifully covered." That would be great. But Kristin Wolf…