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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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Robust Health Insurance Sign-Ups Surprise Supporters And Opponents
Posted on · 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
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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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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Obama Takes To Twitter To Promote Obamacare Enrollment
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · The Trump Administration has cut the registration window to 45 days, down from 90 days last year
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With Federal Funds Cut, Others Must Lead Health Insurance Sign-Up Efforts
Posted on · 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
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Premiums Rising 34 Percent For Most Popular Health Plan
Posted on · 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
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Party Politics, National Edition Ep. 29: Iran, Deal Or No Deal?
Posted on · "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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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...