Morning Breakouts

Latest KFF Health News Stories

First Edition: August 9, 2013

Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including Kathleen Sebelius’ outreach to Texans and a look at Americans’ comprehension of health insurance.

Govt. Will Continue To Pay For Capitol Hill Staffer Health Coverage, But Mostly In Exchanges

Morning Briefing

New details from the Obama administration clear a way for the government to continue to pay for the bulk of the costs associated with providing health coverage to Capitol Hill staffers, though most must buy coverage on Obamacare exchanges.

Sizing Up Health Law Politics And Policies

Morning Briefing

News outlets detail the political landscape surrounding the overhaul’s implementation and provide user’s guides to help consumers navigate changes. Coverage also highlights health law provisions that could impact coverage for small businesses and union members, and how the law is helping drive marketplace developments.

In California, Latinos Are Focus Of Effort To Raise Awareness About The Health Law

Morning Briefing

Even as health officials work to meet this educational challenge, other forces who oppose the overhaul are involved in aggressive campaigns to urge people, especially young people, not to sign up for health insurance. In addition, Grover Norquist, as part of the Obamacare Repeal Coalition, is pressing for a one-year delay in all 2014 Affordable Care Act provisions.

First Edition: August 8, 2013

Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the proposed rule released Wednesday by the Obama administration allowing the government to continue to pay for a significant portion of health insurance for lawmakers and Hill staffers.

Some States Say They Won’t Enforce The Health Law’s Insurance Reforms

Morning Briefing

Six states have taken this position, according to the Texas Tribune. Meanwhile, media outlets report on new developments regarding state activity on the health law’s Medicaid expansion and health exchanges.