In States That Don’t Expand Medicaid, Some Of The Uninsured May Still Get Help
Some could get help buying private coverage by projecting their future incomes to exceed the federal poverty level.
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Some could get help buying private coverage by projecting their future incomes to exceed the federal poverty level.
Gov. "Butch" Otter and employer groups fought to keep control of their health insurance marketplace -- the only GOP-controlled state to run a state-based exchange -
KHN is gathering the data from states that have approved and published premiums for the online marketplaces that will open Oct. 1 under the federal health law.
Enroll America volunteers use census data and telephone surveys to identify people without coverage but finding them can still be challenging.
President uses speech to push back against critics, highlight law's benefits to middle-class and working Americans.
Health experts and insurers predict the trend will boost insurance premiums for everyone.
Opponents of the federal health law, especially business groups and conservatives, were quick to praise the decision by the Obama administration to delay enforcing the employer mandate provision by one year. Some supporters said the decision would not create major problems.
The Obama administration is seeking the help of national sports organizations, including the National Football League, to persuade young Americans to sign up for insurance coverage.
Hospitals have gone from curing disease to curing meats to boost reviews and qualify for larger Medicare payments.
With 100 days until Obamacare marketplaces open, much work remains to be done -- here's where they stand.
States will have the option to use data from food stamps, other programs, to enroll adults in Medicaid. Officials say the changes are geared to states that are expanding the program next year, but they may also be adopted by others.
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