Here's how Obamacare has changed America
In the nine years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, it has affected nearly every aspect of the nation's health care system.
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Supreme Court to consider $12B lawsuit over Obamacare payments
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear an appeal from health insurance companies who say the federal government owes them $12 billion from losses sustained under the Affordable Care Act.
DOJ lays out case for striking down Obamacare in its entirety
The Trump administration offered its first full argument Wednesday for its reversal on the Affordable Care Act, arguing in new court filings that the entire law "should not be allowed to remain in effect."
Supreme Court may get to decide Obamacare fate before 2020
A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted a Trump administration request to expedite oral arguments in a case challenging the legality of the Affordable Care Act.
Bernie Sanders to unveil new Medicare For All bill
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders plans to introduce his new "Medicare for All" bill Wednesday morning, a move that will again push health care policy to the front burner of the Democratic presidential primary.
House committee passes Obamacare, drug prices bills
House Democrats are taking their first steps to fulfill their promises to strengthen Obamacare and lower drug prices, as the fate of the Affordable Care Act promises to be a major 2020 election issue.
House Dems to vote on condemning Trump on health care
House Democrats will vote Tuesday on a resolution condemning the Trump administration's decision to call for the elimination of the entire Affordable Care Act.
White House has no 'fresh' health care proposal
The White House has no "fresh" plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, despite the administration backing a district court ruling striking down the full law earlier this week, a senior White House official told CNN Wednesday.
Trump backs move against Obamacare despite internal opposition
President Donald Trump made clear Wednesday he supports his Justice Department's move to back a full invalidation of the Affordable Care Act following a December court ruling, though it's a decision that's caused consternation.
Here's what happens if the courts kill Obamacare
President Donald Trump has repeatedly promised to make health care better for all Americans, especially those with pre-existing conditions.
Obama cites struggle of ACA in pitch to House freshmen Democrats
Former President Barack Obama met with House Democratic freshmen in Washington at an event Monday night hosted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Obama had some advice for the new class of lawmakers who've been making headlines since before they were sworn in.
Holdout states eye Medicaid expansion under Obamacare
The national conversation around health care is increasingly about "Medicare for All," but Democrats are still working to bring Republican states on board with expanding access to a different government program -- Medicaid.
Democrats divided on new Medicare for all bill
Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood was a kid in a swimming class when her heart began to race. She was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, which has since shaped her life in every way, from her preference for caffeine-free diet Coke to her career starting out as a registered nurse.
Obamacare premiums will get cheaper for the first time
It will cost a little less to buy Obamacare coverage in 2019.
Democratic health care proposal fails in the Senate
A Democratic measure aimed at eliminating short-term health care plans that don't cover pre-existing conditions failed in the Senate on Wednesday in a tied vote of 50-50.
Health care takes center stage in midterms fight
Health care is dominating the 2018 midterm elections.
Obamacare looking healthy for 2019, despite attacks
More insurers. Only a few huge price hikes. Even some premium decreases.
GOP lawsuit targeting Obamacare goes to court
Seeking to do what their peers in Congress couldn't, a coalition of Republican-led states will argue in a U.S. District Court in Texas on Wednesday why Obamacare should be declared unconstitutional.
Voters will decide whether to expand Medicaid in these red states
There are still a few states where Republican governors and lawmakers refuse to expand Medicaid. But residents may force their hands at the polls in November.
Trump administration makes it easier to buy alternative to Obamacare
The Trump administration took another whack at the Affordable Care Act on Wednesday.
These Republican governors are bolstering Obamacare in their states
Here's an interesting twist -- two conservative Republican governors are actually strengthening Obamacare in their states.
WSJ: Trump admin expected to halt some payments under Obamacare
The Trump administration is expected to stop some payments under the Affordable Care Act's risk adjustment program, potentially shaking up insurance markets, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Insurers aren't fleeing from Obamacare anymore
A year ago, insurers were fleeing the Affordable Care Act exchanges, worried about the law's uncertain future with Republicans in control of the White House and Congress.
Trump admin says it won't defend key provisions of ACA
The Trump administration won't defend central provisions of the Affordable Care Act, saying in a legal filing Thursday night that key parts of the Affordable Care Act should be invalidated and that the individual mandate is unconstitutional.
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