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Among the elements of the proposal that consumers might notice are changes in what drugs will be "protected" so that they are more readily available to seniors, how many plans are offered and what pharmacies will be offering the best deals.
The price tag of the breakthrough treatment raises questions about the proper costs of pharmaceuticals.
Officials say proposed alterations would help seniors and save money but some patient groups and the drug industry are raising concerns.
KHN's consumer columnist explains that parents can get a child-only policy for a dependent living elsewhere while still getting coverage for themselves at home.
Selling Affordable Care Act insurance is going well in Connecticut, so the state is offering "Exchange In A Box" services to other states that are still stumbling.
Several groups dedicated to helping seniors stay in their homes provide the service for members who may need a record of the doctor's office visits.
Chicago-area consumers navigate the health law's new insurance exchanges.
Part of the state's health care cost control law requires hospitals and doctors tell patients how much things cost, if they ask.
Proponents of expanding Medicaid in Florida argue that a 'no' vote means that legal immigrants will have access to insurance subsidies while some U.S. citizens go without coverage.
Employees in some Texas practices spend hours on hold trying to verify that patients have new insurance.
Community-based organizations work to educate residents on the federal law by walking them through the "hardship waiver" application process.
KHN's consumer columnist responds to questions about whether doctors can request to keep a patient's credit card on file, if a woman can sign up for insurance after becoming pregnant and whether an insurer can keep a young man off his parent's policy.
Insurers claim the cuts are deeper and are campaigning to stop them, saying they will hurt seniors.
Experts say that costs may rise for some enrollees, but rates have been largely stable for most.
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