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Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Health Plans Busting Out All Over

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Stephanie Armour of The Wall Street Journal discuss Democratic, Republican and bipartisan health proposals all being pursued in Congress, including the latest version of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) “Medicare-for-All” proposal. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists recommend their favorite health stories of the week.

Sept. 13, 2017

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Postcard From The Hill: Senators Shelve Histrionics In Search Of Obamacare Fix

The Senate health committee is putting aside partisan bickering this month to seek a legislative remedy to a possible spike in Obamacare premiums this fall.

By Rachel Bluth

Sept. 12, 2017

Uninsured Rate Falls To Record Low Of 8.8%

Census Bureau reports that 28.1 million people in the country were without insurance in 2016, down from 29 million the year before.

By Phil Galewitz

Sept. 12, 2017

If You’re Blindsided By Health Plan Changes, Learn The Root Causes — And Your Rights

Insurers can reduce benefits or change cost sharing, but they are generally supposed to tell enrollees about the change beforehand. And although plans must tell patients when they are denied coverage, sometimes treatment is affected for other reasons.

By Michelle Andrews

Sept. 12, 2017

Quiz: How Well Are You Paying Attention?

To strengthen your core knowledge of health care policy, it helps to be a regular reader of Kaiser Health News. Here's a pop quiz to gauge what you have learned.

Sept. 11, 2017

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Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Welcome Back, Congress. Now Get To Work.

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Mary Agnes Carey of Kaiser Health News discuss the return of Congress and bipartisan efforts to shore up the individual health insurance market for 2018, as well as renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Sept. 8, 2017

5 Governors Press Congress For Fast Bucks To Secure Obamacare Market In 2018

State leaders tell senators that federal dollars are needed this fall to keep insurers participating in Obamacare next year and prevent big hikes in premiums.

By Julie Rovner and Rachel Bluth

Sept. 7, 2017

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Lawmakers Debate How Much Wiggle Room To Give States In Health Care

The federal health law includes a provision that allows states to alter some of its rules if they can think of a better way to provide health care to their residents, but it’s not clear how far outside the box states can go.

By Julie Rovner

Sept. 7, 2017

Congress’ Tight Timetable Complicates Renewal Of Children’s Health Plan

The Senate Finance Committee begins hearings Thursday on the program, which provides coverage to more than 9 million children and is up for renewal on Sept. 30.

By Phil Galewitz

Sept. 7, 2017

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Insurance Commissioners Say Help Offered By Congress Is Not Enough To Save Market

Making needed fixes to Obamacare before next year may be more difficult — and expensive — than Senate leaders think, state insurance commissioners suggested at a Senate hearing Wednesday.

By Julie Rovner and Rachel Bluth

Sept. 6, 2017

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Vital Health Officials You’ve Never Heard Of: Insurance Commissioners In The Hot Seat

The fate of the Affordable Care Act’s individual insurance marketplaces remains in play as state insurance commissioners take a central role in the debate.

By Julie Appleby

Sept. 6, 2017

To Insure More Poor Children, It Helps If Parents Are On Medicaid

New research offers evidence that coverage expansion policies for adults have a positive spillover effect for kids.

By Shefali Luthra

Sept. 5, 2017

California, Other States To Extend Obamacare Sign-Up Beyond Federal Limit

Several state-based exchanges and the District of Columbia will allow people more than the 45 days set by the Trump administration.

By Pauline Bartolone and Carmen Heredia Rodriguez

Sept. 5, 2017

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Trump Administration Whacks Millions From Budget Used To Push Obamacare

The federal government plans to spend millions of dollars less this year on advertising and outreach efforts to support the health law’s open enrollment period, which starts Nov. 1.

By Rachel Bluth and Phil Galewitz

Aug. 31, 2017

Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Hurricane Harvey And Health Costs

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the potential health impact of Hurricane Harvey on the Texas Gulf Coast, and what impact the relief effort in Washington could have on an already jampacked September agenda. Also this week: an interview with Elisabeth Rosenthal about why medical care costs so much.

Aug. 31, 2017

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5 Outside-The-Box Ideas For Fixing The Individual Insurance Market

As lawmakers look for ways to stabilize the health law marketplaces, a number of ideas — such as expanding who can “buy in” to Medicare and Medicaid or pushing young adults off their parents’ plans into the marketplaces — might come into play.

By Julie Rovner

Aug. 30, 2017

What Happens If You’re Forced To Switch Health Plans When You’re Sick?

State lawmakers in California have an answer: legislation that would require your new insurer to keep paying for your current doctors even if they’re not in the network.

By Pauline Bartolone

Aug. 25, 2017

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Podcast: ‘What The Health?’ Back To Health Crunch Come September

In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Paige Winfield Cunningham of The Washington Post and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times discuss the continuing efforts in Congress to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, upcoming open enrollment for individual insurance and Congress’ long health care to-do list for September.

Aug. 24, 2017

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Will GOP Pay A Price For Trying To Take Health Care Benefits From Voters?

Politicians who tried to take health care benefits from their voters may face political consequences as constituents come to understand what’s at stake — in a way they didn’t a few months ago.

By Michael McAuliff and Lisa Gillespie, WFPL

Aug. 24, 2017

Home Visits Help New Parents Overcome Tough Histories, Raise Healthy Children

A program that provides $400 million in federal funding for the visits expires next month. Advocates and providers hope it will be reauthorized with a higher level of funding — but some worry that might not happen.

By Anna Gorman

Aug. 21, 2017

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