Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar

In Washington. The Trump administration ...

Some glitches seen in deadline week for “Obamacare” sign-ups

December 11, 2017 at 1:36 p.m.

Consumer advocates reported some glitches Monday in the final days for "Obamacare" sign-ups, although the Trump administration largely seemed to be keeping its promise of a smooth enrollment experience.

The Healthcare.gov website is seen on ...

“Obamacare” sign-ups 45 percent ahead of last year’s pace

November 15, 2017 at 11:39 a.m.

Sign-ups for Affordable Care Act health plans are running more than 45 percent ahead of last year's pace, according to government data released Wednesday.

Trump names former drug exec as new health secretary

November 13, 2017 at 8:55 a.m.

The nomination of Alex Azar is unusual because HHS secretaries have tended to come from the ranks of elected officials such as governors, leaders in academia, or top executive branch...

Obamacare sign-ups top 600k in first week

November 9, 2017 at 11:03 a.m.

More than 600,000 people signed up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act in the first week of open enrollment, the government said Thursday. That pace tracks with previous years...

Repeal of medical deduction prompts tax bill pushback

November 7, 2017 at 12:11 p.m.

The medical expense deduction targeted for repeal by GOP tax writers has helped to offset costs including nursing home care and fertility treatments, laser eye surgery and travel out-of-state for...

Premiums rising 34 percent for most popular health plan

October 25, 2017 at 6:54 p.m.

Premiums for the most popular "Obamacare" plans are going up an average of 34 percent, according to a study Wednesday that confirms dire predictions about the impact of political turmoil...

Uninsured rate up to 12.3 percent amid “Obamacare” turmoil

October 20, 2017 at 10:16 a.m.

The number of U.S. adults without health insurance is up nearly 3.5 million this year, as rising premiums and political turmoil over "Obamacare" undermine coverage gains that drove the nation's...

The HealthCare.gov website on a computer.

Trump’s health subsidy shutdown could lead to free insurance

October 19, 2017 at 9:49 a.m.

If President Donald Trump prevails in shutting down a major "Obamacare" health insurance subsidy, it would have the unintended consequence of making free basic coverage available to more people, and...

Prescription contraceptives for women sit on the counter of a drug store on August 1, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Critics say Donald Trump’s birth control rule ignores science

October 11, 2017 at 7:58 a.m.

The Trump administration's new birth control rule is raising questions among some doctors and researchers, who say it overlooks known benefits of contraception while selectively citing data that raise doubts...

White House to order health care alternatives

October 8, 2017 at 7:39 p.m.

The White House is finalizing an executive order that would expand health plans offered by associations to allow individuals to pool together and buy insurance outside their states, a unilateral...

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