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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Breaks Records But Faces an Uncertain Political Future

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 Live Insurance News

Record ACA Enrollment Under Biden Administration The Biden administration has announced a groundbreaking achievement in health care access, with nearly 24 million Americans enrolling in Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans for 2025. This record-breaking figure nearly doubles the enrollment totals from four years ago, solidifying the ACA as a critical pillar of American health care. The success is attributed to expanded federal subsidies, streamlined enrollment processes, and heightened outreach efforts under President Joe Biden’s leadership. The Role of Enhanced Federal ACA Subsidies A significant driver behind the surge in…

From Repeal to Rescue: Why Republicans Are Backing Affordable Care Act Subsidy Extensions

January 6, 2025January 5, 2025 Live Insurance News

Republicans Warming to ACA Subsidies Amid Healthcare Challenges A recent Forbes article has brought attention to a growing shift among Republican lawmakers regarding their stance on extending health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Commonly known as Obamacare, the ACA has long been polarizing, but this change signals a recognition of the program’s widespread impact. The subsidies, expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, have played a crucial role in making healthcare more affordable for millions of Americans. With these provisions set to expire at the…

Could Substantial Incentives Trigger a Nationwide Expansion of Medicaid?

February 27, 2024February 26, 2024 Loreen

In the decade since the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) inception, a critical coverage gap remains in the health insurance landscape. This gap prevails in the 10 states withholding the ACA Medicaid expansion, affecting 1.5 million uninsured individuals. In this detailed analysis, we investigate who is affected, the potential for expanded coverage, and examine new economic incentives that may prompt a shift towards the adoption of Medicaid expansion in remaining states. Understanding the Health Insurance Coverage Gap The ‘Coverage Gap’ is a situation in some states where adults can’t get Medicaid…

Health insurance plan coverage reaching all but 7 percent of Californians

February 27, 2018February 24, 2018 Nordstrom

A new nationwide study conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics examined uninsured rates. Nearly 29 million Americans across the country currently lack a health insurance plan. This is a considerable reduction in the uninsured rate. In 2010, almost 49 million Americans didn’t have health insurance coverage. Californians are faring even better than the rest of the country in terms of their coverage rates. That said, on the other end of the spectrum, Texans are the Americans least likely to have a health insurance plan. In that state, 20…

Graham-Cassidy health care bill may doom future GOP attempts to kill ACA

September 25, 2017September 23, 2017 Julie Campbell

John McCain vs Graham-Cassidy health care bill

Insurance companies, hospitals, doctors, patient groups and even John McCain have vehemently opposed the bill. The Graham-Cassidy health care bill is facing widespread opposition from many directions, including from a key member of the Republican party. Should this most recent effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) fail, it may prove to be the end of the effort. Hospitals, doctors, health insurance companies and other groups rallied together to oppose the bill. This represents an alliance of groups that are very rarely all on the same side. However, the…

Health insurance benefits improve infant mortality rates

August 4, 2016August 3, 2016 Logan B.

baby health insurance benefits infant mortality

A new study conducted by NC Child revealed that these rates are closely linked to coverage. Children’s health care advocacy group, NC Child, released the outcome of a recent health insurance benefits study it conducted. The organization looks into best health practices by collecting data from North Carolina families and communities. This most recent research looked specifically at the infant mortality rates and their relationship with health plans. The study indicated a direct relationship between health insurance benefits and improved infant mortality rates. NC Child director of research and data,…

Arkansas Insurance Commissioner advocates expansion of Medicaid program

January 10, 2014January 7, 2014 Nordstrom

Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford - Health insurance

Arkansas health insurance could be affected by expansion of Medicaid Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford has begun touring the state in order to promote the expansion of the state’s Medicaid program. The state’s Legislature is set to vote on a bill on February 1 that will provide the necessary funding for health care initiatives. According to Commissioner Bradford, expanding the state’s Medicaid program should be a top priority for legislators that are concerned about health care and the availability of health insurance in Arkansas. Bradford works to make information more…