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Instead of taking on the expense of traditional health plans, some small businesses are setting up an āindividual coverage health reimbursement arrangementā that allows them to give workers money to put toward comprehensive coverage on the individual insurance market. But consumer advocates are concerned they may shortchange some workers.
COVID-19ās ālong haulersā ā patients with lingering effects of the disease ā have joined the ranks of Americans with preexisting conditions. For those shopping for health coverage on the individual market, hereās help navigating an uncharted insurance landscape.
Some consumers who received tax credits to purchase insurance from Affordable Care Act marketplaces report theyāve received letters in error from the government saying they didnāt file the IRS forms to account for how much money they made and how much funding they received from the government.
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Hereās a collection of their appearances.
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Hereās a collection of their appearances.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is now the president-elect nearly everywhere but inside the Trump administration, where the president refuses to concede and has ordered officials not to begin a formal transition. That is a particular problem for health care as the COVID-19 pandemic surges. Meanwhile, thereās good news on the vaccine front, but itās unlikely one will arrive by winter. And the ACA was back before the Supreme Court ā again. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Shefali Luthra of the 19th News join KHNās Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week they think you should read, too.
Millions of people have lost their jobs and health insurance since March, and experts say many of those looking for a plan on the ACA marketplace may not be able to get the assistance they need.
California has more at stake than any other state should the U.S. Supreme Court strike down the Affordable Care Act. Millions of people could lose their health coverage and the state could lose billions in federal money each year.
KHNās Julie Rovner joins public radio station KQED in California to discuss the stakes in the latest case challenging whether the Affordable Care Act is constitutional.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could overturn the Affordable Care Act. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who is defending the law with the backing of more than 20 other states, told California Healthline that he predicts the justices will uphold it.
Republican state officials and the Trump administration argue that the justices should overturn the entire law. At issue in the case is Congressā decision to reduce to zero the penalty for not having health coverage.
Democrats had hoped not only to defeat President Donald Trump but also to capture the Senate so they could make major policy changes, such as bolstering the Affordable Care Act and reducing the number of uninsured.
Former Vice President Joe Biden remains on the cusp of being declared the winner of the presidential election, and which party will control the Senate next year remains in question. The outcomes of both the presidential and Senate elections will have dramatic effects on the health agenda. Meanwhile, should President Donald Trump eke out a win, his administration is still pushing some sweeping health changes. Joanne Kenen of Politico, Kimberly Leonard of Business Insider and Mary Ellen McIntire of CQ Roll Call join KHNās Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Hereās a collection of their appearances.
In a notable loss for Democrats, Shalala, who represented a Miami district, was defeated by Maria Elvira Salazar ā a Republican former TV journalist who compared Democratic policy proposals to leftist oppression in countries like Cuba.
For Californians who are buying their own insurance, enrollment in 2021 health plans runs through Jan. 31.
If Democrat Joe Biden is successful in his bid for the presidency but the Senate remains in GOP control, Democratsā plans for major changes in health care may be curbed.
Under the plan pushed by Gov. Brian Kemp, the healthcare.gov website will no longer provide options for Georgia starting next fall, and consumers will need to rely on private brokers, insurance companies, agents and commercial websites.
The penalties are the ninth round of a program created as part of the Affordable Care Actās broader effort to improve quality and lower costs. The average reduction in federal payments is 0.69%, with 613 hospitals receiving a penalty of 1% or more.
There couldnāt be more at stake for Californiaās Democratic health care agenda in the presidential race. State lawmakers are already penning big-ticket legislation they hope to pursue should Democrat Joe Biden win, from single-payer to a new wealth tax.
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