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An Illinois exchange ad mocks young people with a no-cost insurance plan called "Luck," while Georgia navigators reach out to the state's growing Latino population, and coalitions of non-governmental groups join forces to sign up uninsured people in southern states.
The Kentucky governor's office reported that more than 1,100 people purchased or renewed their coverage during the first weekend of open enrollment. Also, in Massachusetts, officials reported that about 12,000 people logged on to check their eligibility, and, in Minnesota, the online marketplace operated largely without interruption.
Healthcare.gov CEO Kevin Counihan tells state insurance commissioners about websites' early successes. Nonetheless, consumers are reporting some bumps as they enroll.
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After giving out his personal cell phone number and having it ring off the hook with agency issues that require attention, Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald said the agency has to be set up in a way that will allow it to be responsive. Also in the news, the Arizona Republic reports that the VA's record-keeping has been in such disarray that the agency didn't track its number of unfilled medical positions until June of this year.
In a surprise, post-game twist, Drug Enforcement Agency officials conducted inspections of various National Football League medical staffs as part of an investigation related to prescription drug abuse within the league.
Elsewhere, The Washington Post examines what financial role private foundations are playing in the fight against the disease.
The New York Times explores why efforts to build an insider trading case in Washington, related to a tip about Medicare reimbursement rates, are turning out to be challenging. Meanwhile, a study looks at the dearth of data available to seniors trying to choose health plans.
The president, traveling to meetings in Asia, reminded consumers to shop around for the best option.
President Barack Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell challenged comments by MIT economist Jonathan Gruber that the administration misled American voters, with the president noting the year of debate that preceded the law's passage.
Congressional leaders plan a variety of ways to dismantle the law, including holding new hearings and launching investigations. Also, Politico looks at one of the administration's key players in the ongoing effort to strengthen the overhaul: Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell.
The Washington Post reports that on the health law's marketplace website, 25 states have plans with higher premiums on average for the most popular plans. Nine states have lower prices this year. Elsewhere, The New York Times reports that unless Americans switch health law plans, they could face big increases next year.
The Associated Press reports that as advocates expand their efforts, the pitches are being made at places ranging from nail salons and bars to mosques. Meanwhile, Kaiser Health News examines how two states -- California and Connecticut -- that had successful state marketplaces last year are now refining their outreach efforts.
On opening day of the health law's second open enrollment season, state-based exchanges appeared to operating relatively smoothly -- a stark contrast to last year's troubled launch. News outlets offered status reports from Washington, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Illinois.
Administration officials said that more than 500,000 people had already logged onto the federal online marketplace Saturday and about 100,000 had submitted applications. Some returning customers had problems, however, remembering their usernames and passwords.
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the Obama administration's accommodation for religious nonprofits, which allows them to avoid paying for contraception under the health care law.
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