Madison nonprofit gives homeless, poor desperately needed dental care
Millions of Americans have gained health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act, but for the most part the law doesn't include dental coverage for adults.
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Wisconsin, 5 other states sue Obama administration over ACA
Wisconsin and five other states are suing the Obama administration over its implementation of a portion of the Affordable Care Act, according to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Tax preparers may charge more due to ACA requirements
The added time new Affordable Care Act requirements will take tax preparation professionals to complete likely means clients will be paying more to have them prepared.
Affordable Care Act causing changes to 2014 taxes
Those starting to prepare their 2014 tax returns should be ready for changes related to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Sign-up rush for Obamacare deadline, BadgerCare transition
State leaders continue to assess how many have enrolled
The deadline has come to sign up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and it's also the day of a big shift of people on and off BadgerCare.
ACA phone bank answers more than 500 viewers' questions
Enrollment help available daily at Dane County Job Center
More than 500 viewers called in or contacted experts Tuesday with questions about signing up for the Affordable Care Act during WISC-TV's phone bank.
Need for help enrolling in health care insurance increases
Counselors at centers help people navigate new law, insurance plans
With the deadline approaching to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Healthcare Act, the crowds at enrollment centers are increasing. The enrollment center at the Dane County Jobs Center has seen a spike in interest in the program in March.
Many Wisconsinites still uninsured 2 weeks before deadline
WISC-TV will hold phone bank Tuesday to answer ACA questions
The deadline for most Americans to sign up for health insurance is two weeks away, yet many Wisconsinites have not yet enrolled.
Affordable Care Act phone bank
We are less than two weeks away from the deadline for enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace under the Affordable Care Act.
Beating the health care deadline
Don't wait until the last minute
The deadline for enrolling for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act is just a little more than a month away. It's time to get going.
Health care providers concerned about continuing coverage
Providers believe families will still need help even with Affordable Care Act
Two health care providers that work with families with little or no income expressed concern about being able to continue providing benefits and how the Affordable Care Act will impact them.
Local business leaders attend White House economy briefing
Business leaders from Madison attended a White House Business Council briefing Monday to talk about local perspective on national economic issues.
Sebelius calls on Walker to accept federal funds
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says she hopes Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will change his mind and agree to accept $10 billion in federal funds to help expand Medicaid.
Walker announces call for special session on BadgerCare changes
Issues on the federal website healthcare.gov are prompting Gov. Scott Walker to propose a delay in his plan for health care in the state.
State sends 77,000 health care applications in mail
Thousands of people in Wisconsin will now get paper applications to enroll in health care exchanges.
DeForest woman's health care account possibly hacked
Lisa Martinson was on the phone on and off for more than six hours Thursday, trying to sort out a security situation she never expected.
Public Health: Assistance available for Marketplace sign-up
Public Health of Madison and Dane County would like to remind residents of assistance programs that are available when signing up for health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
United Way: Few sign up for insurance assistance program
Since Oct. 1, only three people out of a potential 6,000 have successfully signed up for United Way of Dane County's new Health Connect program.
News3 hosts Affordable Care Act town hall
With questions continually brewing about the Affordable Health Care Act, seven panelists fielded some of those inquiries in a town hall meeting Monday night.
Health care counselors sign few people up on new website
President Barack Obama is acknowledging his signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act, is off to a rocky start thanks to problems with the program's website.
Residents, counselors face issues with new health care website
Health care exchanges under the Affordable Care Act went live across the country Tuesday -- that is, if you could get on the website.
Reality Check: Health care exchange costs depend on where you live
13 carriers say they will offer exchange plans in state
The cost to purchase health insurance sold under the new federal care overhaul will be higher in Wisconsin than the national average, but how much you pay will depend on where you live.
County to offer resources during federal exchange signup
Federal exchange enrollment starts Oct. 1
The countdown to the start of the Affordable Care Act continues as Dane County leaders and public health officials took time Wednesday to explain how people can sign up for the federal exchanges.
Advocates warn of Affordable Care Act scams
State setting up regional enrollment networks of certified people to help
A warning for those looking to sign up for health insurance under the new federal exchanges starting Oct. 1 -- don't be fooled by scam artists who say they want to help you out.
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