The Obama administration announced Thursday that most people would be able to renew subsidized health insurance coverage without filing an application and without going back to HealthCare.gov, the website that frustrated millions of consumers last fall. But some people will have to go into the marketplace again — if, for example, their income has changed […]
Some consumers who bought insurance under President Barack Obama’s Federal Exchange are experiencing buyer’s remorse after realizing that their longtime doctors aren’t accepting the new plans. Before the law took effect, experts warned that narrow networks could impact patients’ access to care, especially in cheaper plans. But with insurance cards now in hand, consumers are […]
Eight million people have signed up for subsidized private health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, President Obama said this month. Millions more obtained new coverage through the Medicaid program for the poor. Full implementation of the health law has renewed discussions of winners and losers, makers and moochers. To read more, click here. Jeffrey […]
After a storm of criticism for a poor launch of the Healthcare.gov website, Kathleen Sebelius has resigned. President Obama will appoint Sylvia Mathews Burwell, the Director of the Office Management and Budget. To read more, click here. Jeffrey R. Ungvary President