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Why Some Patients Getting Drugmakers’ Help Are Paying More

Michelle Andrews, NPR

Posted on May 30, 2018 · Some health plans are refusing to count the copayment assistance offered by drugmakers as part of a patient's deductible. That means some patients are paying thousands of dollars more out-of-pocket.

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White House To Order Health Care Alternatives

Ken Thomas, Associated Press / RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press

Posted on October 9, 2017 · Under the president’s executive action, membership groups could sponsor insurance plans that cost less because they wouldn’t have to offer the full menu of benefits required under the Affordable Care Act

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Texas residents could receive more federal aid to pay for costly health plans

Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 1, 2016 · Texans signing up this year for health insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act may see higher costs but should also qualify for larger subsidies.

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