Tag: Affordable Care Act

A recent fact check misconstrues the heart of Rep. Loudermilk's assertion that defunding Planned Parenthood will expand women's access to health services. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The facts about healthcare alternatives to Planned Parenthood

Marguerite Duane, Charles Donovan · May 20, 2017 2:36 pm

Insurers, doctor and hospital groups have teamed up with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to ask Congress to continue paying Obamacare subsidies amid reports that President Trump wants to do away with them. The organizations said the uncertainty is creating turmoil on the individual insurance market. The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Health groups plead for keeping Obamacare payments

Robert King · May 19, 2017 9:53 pm

President Trump reportedly wants to end insurer subsidies for Obamacare, which could immediately create turmoil in insurance markets, according to a Friday afternoon report. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Report: Trump wants to end Obamacare subsidies

Robert King · May 19, 2017 7:22 pm

The CBO hasn't scored the latest version of the American Health Care Act. If the loss in coverage is still as large as the last version — up to 24 million by 2026 — it will only reinforce the Senate's determination to make significant changes to get better coverage numbers. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Healthcare reform: Mission possible

Paul Howard · May 19, 2017 4:05 am

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said that the Trump administration is set on destabilizing the marketplaces to create leverage to pass the American Health Care Act. And Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said that the "enormous percentage of rate increases due to the Trump administration is a self-inflicted wound.—? (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats go on offense on Obamacare rate hikes

Robert King · May 19, 2017 4:01 am

"That's the way it goes. It's human nature," the president said. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

States seek to join Obamacare lawsuit

Robert King · May 18, 2017 10:14 pm

Sen. Bill Cassidy, who has been spearheading bipartisan talks alongside Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, joined the closed-door meeting Thursday, which focused on tax credits to reduce healthcare costs. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate Obamacare working group expands

Robert King · May 18, 2017 8:49 pm

Lawmakers are relishing the chance to avoid talking about controversies surrounding President Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Obamacare repeal gives senators a break from Trump scandals

Robert King · May 18, 2017 4:01 am

Measure that requires everyone to buy insurance or pay a fine could stick around for a few years as part of a transition, Sen. John Hoeven said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Obamacare’s individual mandate could stick around

Robert King · May 17, 2017 7:31 pm

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and the White House are viewing a plan to replace Obamacare's subsidies to insurers with some trepidation. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Thune, White House cool to new Obamacare payment idea

Robert King · May 17, 2017 6:42 pm

The Office of Compliance has authorized $17 million in payouts over 20 years to employees of the legislative branch for a variety of workplace settlements, including sexual harassment. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Senators get tough reality check on Obamacare repeal

Robert King · May 17, 2017 4:01 am

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said that the risk pool should be larger, rather than changing the structure of Obamacare's provisions. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Key GOP senator says Obamacare repeal plan violates Trump’s pledge

Kimberly Leonard · May 17, 2017 12:50 am