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Justice Department Takes Aim At Heart Of Affordable Care Act
Posted on · The Trump administration will stop defending the ACA in court from a challenge filed by 20 states
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Your 2018 Health Plan Must Comply With ACA Rules Or You Risk Tax Penalties
Posted on · The tax reform law passed in December did repeal the Affordable Care Act's penalties for not having comprehensive health insurance. But the penalties are still in effect until 2019.
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‘Obamacare’ sign-up tally dips slightly to 8.7M
Posted on · HealthCare.gov enrollment reached nearly 95 percent of last year's level, outperforming expectations in a show of consumer demand
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More Than 4 In 5 Enrolled In ‘Obamacare’ Are In Trump States
Posted on · The four states with the highest number of sign-ups — Florida, Texas, North Carolina and Georgia, accounting for nearly 3.9 million customers — were all Trump states
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‘Obamacare’ Surprise: Strong Showing As Nearly 9M Sign Up
Posted on · The government says about 8.8 million people have signed up for coverage next year under the Affordable Care Act. A deadline surge last week appears to account for the surprisingly strong numbers
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REPEAT: Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 7: Special Guest, Congressman Gene Green
Posted on · Better know a congressman
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As Deadline Approach, Harvey Victims Have Extra Time To Sing-Up For ACA Insurance
Posted on · Open enrollment is extended to Dec. 31 for those who were impacted by Hurricane Harvey
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Austin Groups Report Surge In Obamacare Sign-Ups During First Week Of Enrollment
Posted on · Last day to enroll in or change plans for 2018 coverage is Dec. 15
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Administration Sends Mixed Signals On State Health Insurance Waivers
Posted on · When states applied for waivers from Obamacare rules to reduce premiums and strengthen their insurance markets, they didn't get the answers they wanted, prompting some to suggest a conspiracy
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Trump Warns Against ‘Bailouts’ For Insurance Companies In Bipartisan Health Care Deal
Posted on · The deal from the Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate health committee is aimed at stabilizing insurance markets. The president had encouraged the short-term fix on Tuesday.
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Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 23: What Next For Dreamers?
Posted on · The episode where Professor Brandon Rottinghaus makes a case for Willie Nelson to be the face on the $20 dollar bill and the profs talk about what happens next with DACA.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Holds Rally In Houston To Defend The ACA
Posted on · The Democratic lawmaker stresses the bill the Republican Party is trying to get through in the Senate would make big cuts to Medicaid.
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For Fourth Year Of Affordable Care Act, Feds Will Focus On Young Adults
Posted on · Federal health officials will roll out new strategies over the coming months to convince more young adults to enroll in health insurance in 2017.
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Last Chance To Get Insured Through Affordable Care Act For 2016
Posted on · Today is the deadline to get individual health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act for all of 2016.
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Feds Hopeful Hispanics Will Respond During Third Round of Affordable Care Act
Posted on · January 31, a Sunday, is the final deadline to buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Federal officials are reaching out to previously uninsured individuals, with a special focus on Hispanics, to encourage them to enroll for the first time.