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New Special Enrollment Rules Will Shift Paperwork Burden To Consumers

KFF Health News Original

Federal officials provide details about a pilot project starting in June that will delay some consumers’ mid-year marketplace enrollment until they produce documentation proving eligibility.

GOP’s Timetable For Getting Repeal To Trump May Be Ambitious

KFF Health News Original

Republicans say they plan to pass a bill to overhaul the federal health law in the 17 days between when Congress convenes and Inauguration Day. But past congressional budget veterans say that could prove to be very difficult.

Without ACA Guarantees, 52 Million Adults Could Have Trouble Buying Individual Plans

KFF Health News Original

More than a quarter of adults under the age of 65 have health problems that could lead to a denial of insurance if they were on the individual market and the health law’s protections were revoked under the overhaul planned by Republicans, according to research by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Medicaid Coverage For Addiction Treatment Varies Dramatically

KFF Health News Original

States can set their own rules about these benefits for Medicaid enrollees and a study shows wide disparities. But researchers say a repeal of the health law’s expansion could derail progress.

Health Law’s Test Kitchen For Payment Reforms Could Offer Tool For GOP Ideas

KFF Health News Original

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation was charged by the health law with exploring payment reforms that could cut health care costs and possibly improve quality. But its future is hinged to whether GOP lawmakers see value in its work.

Enfermos… ¿y en bancarrota? Consumidores gastarán más en drogas en 2017

KFF Health News Original

En 2017, muchos más planes de salud en los mercados de seguros requerirán que los consumidores paguen una sustancial parte del costo de los medicamentos más caros, dicen, para disuadir a pacientes muy enfermos de elegir sus planes.