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Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Whither Work Requirements?

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Anna Edney of Bloomberg News discuss the latest enrollment numbers for the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid work requirements in Kentucky and President Donald Trump’s proposed government reorganization plan. Plus, for extra credit, the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

July 5, 2018

Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes

KHN’s newsletter editor, Brianna Labuskes, wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.

By Brianna Labuskes

June 8, 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Health Care Politics, Midterm Edition

In this episode of KHN’s “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo, Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal and Rebecca Adams of CQ Roll Call discuss how Medicare, Medicaid and the fate of the Affordable Care Act are playing out in the politics of the coming midterm elections. Plus, Rovner interviews Matt Eyles, president and CEO of America’s Health Insurance Plans.

June 7, 2018

INSURING YOUR HEALTH

Cut In Federal Subsidies Threatens Basic Health Programs In N.Y., Minn.

President Donald Trump’s decision to stop paying cost-sharing reduction subsidies means the federal government will reduce its funding of the Basic Health Program that provides low-cost coverage to more than 800,000 low-income people in those two states.

By Michelle Andrews

Feb. 6, 2018

How The Shutdown Might Affect Your Health

For some federal health programs, a shuttered government means business as usual. But the congressional impasse over funding will hit others hard.

By KFF Health News Staff

Jan. 19, 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ While You Were Celebrating …

In this episode of “What The Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post, Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss this week’s news, including release of the administration’s new rules on association health plans, as well as some health-related court rulings and other events that happened around the holidays.

Jan. 4, 2018

Enrollment 2018

Middle-Class Earners Weigh Love And Money To Curb Obamacare Premiums

Ineligible for subsidies, a Tennessee woman quit her job to get an affordable health care premium. Conventional steps — such as maxing out your 401(k) contribution each year — may also do the job, financial planners say.

By Rachel Bluth

Dec. 4, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ We Have Numbers!

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo discuss the first days of open enrollment for 2018 individual health insurance plans and whether the Democratic gains in Tuesday’s off-off-year elections will have any impact on health care policy in Washington, D.C.

Nov. 10, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Obamacare Shopping Is Trickier Than Ever. Here’s A Cheat Sheet.

This year, more than ever, it is important to know your options.

By Jay Hancock

Nov. 10, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Rising Health Insurance Costs Frighten Some Early Retirees

Higher premiums loom for Americans in their late 50s and early 60s who are still too young for Medicare and don’t qualify for subsidies under Obamacare.

By Steven Findlay

Nov. 1, 2017

Enrollment 2018

5 Things To Know About ACA At Year 5

This year’s Obamacare open enrollment will be marked by a number of changes. KHN helps you navigate them.

By Julie Rovner and Julie Appleby

Oct. 31, 2017

Enrollment 2018

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Open Enrollment is Nigh

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Sarah Kliff of Vox.com and Alice Ollstein of Talking Points Memo discuss this year’s open enrollment for individual health insurance that starts Nov. 1. And Rovner interviews Lori Lodes, a former Obama administration health official and founder of the new group “Get Covered America.” Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

Oct. 26, 2017

Federal Judge Denies Bid To Force Feds To Resume ACA Subsidies

U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said the vast majority of states have already prepared for the termination of the payments and already devised responses that give consumers better coverage.

By Ngoc Nguyen

Oct. 25, 2017

2 Senators Reach Deal On A Health Law Fix, But Bringing Congress Along Is Tricky

The bipartisan accord would restore funding for the cost-sharing reductions that President Donald Trump ended last week and would give states more flexibility to devise alternatives for providing and subsidizing health care.

By Julie Rovner

Oct. 17, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Trump Acting Solo: What You Need To Know About Changes To The Health Law

A quick guide to revisions to the cost-sharing subsidies for lower-income marketplace customers and the proposal to add different plans to the market.

By Julie Rovner, Mary Agnes Carey, and Julie Appleby

Oct. 13, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

Facebook Live: Trump Ends Payments For Cost-Sharing Reductions. What’s Next?

In this Facebook Live chat, KHN's Jay Hancock answers questions about President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will end federal payments for the Affordable Care Act’s cost-sharing reductions.

Oct. 13, 2017

Repeal & Replace Watch

While Trump Moves To Dismantle Health Law, Public Favors Repair

Nearly three-quarters of Americans would like to see the administration focus on efforts on making the Affordable Care Act work, rather than trying to make it fail.

By Jordan Rau

Oct. 13, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Let’s Blow It Up

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times, Sarah Kliff of Vox and Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News discuss the Trump administration’s latest efforts to undermine the individual insurance market.

Oct. 13, 2017

California Slaps Surcharge On ACA Plans As Trump Remains Coy On Subsidies

Covered California authorized a 12.4 percent average surcharge on silver-tier plans, the second-least expensive option sold on the exchange. It brings the total average premium increase on those plans to nearly 25 percent next year.

By Chad Terhune

Oct. 11, 2017