Insurance costs have grown by as much as 110 percent for those who earn too much to receive Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Obamacare at 8 years: Much done, much left to do
Advances in access, cost control and quality are good, but not nearly enough to meet the need.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Save the sick by preserving the Affordable Care Act
At a time when Sen. Susan Collins could make a real difference, she is caving to partisan gamesmanship.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News, Politics
ACA bills that Sen. Collins tied to her vote for tax overhaul could be delayed longer
It’s not clear when Congress might get to the two measures Collins sought as an offset to the impacts of the tax reform bill, which eliminated the mandate that all Americans have health insurance.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Congressional Democrats owe Americans smart ideas of their own
It’s not enough to keep picking apart Republican measures – the people deserve workable tax and budget options.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Deadline for some to enroll in Affordable Care Act plans is extended
HealthCare.gov issued similar extensions previously under the Obama administration.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Deadline for federal health insurance enrollment is just days away
Go to Healthcare.gov before the Dec. 15 cutoff, or reach a certified health navigator online or by phone to get help with questions.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Congress prepares to do the shutdown shuffle
Negotiations over the next couple weeks could salt elections for years to come.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Collins, Murkowski will see good will in health debate evaporate
They missed their chance to reclaim their role as guardians of Americans’ health care coverage.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Known unknowns on Medicaid
Not knowing who will be in charge in Augusta or what Congress will do makes the expansion risky.