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More Than 4 In 5 Enrolled In ‘Obamacare’ Are In Trump States

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press / KEVIN S. VINEYS, AP

Posted on December 22, 2017 · 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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Robust Health Insurance Sign-Ups Surprise Supporters And Opponents

Julie Rovner, KHN

Posted on December 22, 2017 · Despite an enrollment period that was half as long, nearly 9 million people have signed up for Affordable Care Act insurance for 2018 so far, about the same as last year.

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‘Obamacare’ Surprise: Strong Showing As Nearly 9M Sign Up

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press

Posted on December 21, 2017 · 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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As Deadline Approach, Harvey Victims Have Extra Time To Sing-Up For ACA Insurance

Michelle Andrews, NPR / HPM Digital Team

Posted on December 12, 2017 · 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

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on November 9, 2017 · Last day to enroll in or change plans for 2018 coverage is Dec. 15

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Obama Takes To Twitter To Promote Obamacare Enrollment

ALISON KODJAK, NPR

Posted on November 1, 2017 · The former president, who has been reticent on policy issues, uses his star power to urge people to shop for health insurance as open enrollment opens on the exchanges

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Open Enrollment For Health Care Begins In Texas — Here’s What You Need To Know

Lauren Silverman, KERA

Posted on November 1, 2017 · Starting Wednesday, Texans can enroll in health care coverage for 2018 on healthcare.gov through Dec. 15.

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Open Enrollment For Obamacare Coverage Begins Wednesday

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on October 31, 2017 · The Trump Administration has cut the registration window to 45 days, down from 90 days last year

Tags Affordable Care Act health insurance healthcare obamacare President Donald Trump

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With Federal Funds Cut, Others Must Lead Health Insurance Sign-Up Efforts

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on October 30, 2017 · In Texas, some cities and local governments are doing their best to get the word out, but it will be hard to reach the more rural communities

Tags Affordable Care Act obamacare

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Premiums Rising 34 Percent For Most Popular Health Plan

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press

Posted on October 25, 2017 · Consumers eligible for income-based tax credits will be protected from rising premiums but those who pay full-cost face a second consecutive year of sharp premium increases

Tags Affordable Care Act health insurance healthcare obamacare premiums Trump administration

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Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 29: Iran, Deal Or No Deal?

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 20, 2017 · "We have treated our most serious adversaries, such as Iran and North Korea, in the most juvenile manner - by giving them the silent treatment. In so doing, we have weakened, not strengthened, our bargaining position and our leadership" - Theodore C. Sorensen

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Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal On Resuming Subsidies To Health Insurers

Associated Press

Posted on October 17, 2017 · Republican Senator Lamar Alexander and Democratic Senator Patty Murray have been working for weeks on health care legislation, separate from repeated and unsuccessful efforts by GOP leaders to dismantle Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act

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Insurance Expert Predicts Increasing Costs For Houstonians With End Of ACA Subsidies

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on October 13, 2017 · Ken Janda, president and CEO of the non-profit Community Health Choice, estimates rates could increase between 10 and 15 per cent.

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Trump Says Health Care Order Will Allow More Insurance Options

Associated Press / Scott Horsley, NPR

Posted on October 12, 2017 · President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that is intended to lower costs, but critics warn it could hurt those who need insurance most

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Central Texans Have More Options, But Less Time To Sign Up For Obamacare

Ashley Lopez, KUT

Posted on October 10, 2017 · The fourth open enrollment period for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace is less than a month away. This time things will be...

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