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Last December we profiled a Texas woman who was uninsured and undecided about whether to buy an insurance plan. But after a minor accident became a major problem, she decided to buy Obamacare insurance and is thrilled with it.
Obamacare seemed like the perfect solution for the Robinson family in Dallas, Texas, until they tried to find an obstetrician who took the plan.
KHN's consumer columnist notes that consumers can drop a plan from the online exchanges anytime, but there are some important factors to consider.
People with cancer can now get health coverage even if they lose their jobs and insurance.
"Reference pricing" has the blessing of the Obama administration. What is it and how might it affect your health insurance?
Advocates say that the option will provide more flexibility for students who are eligible for the state-federal health program for low-income people.
Many inner-city hospitals in Medicaid-expansion states report big drops in the number of uninsured people for whom they provide care.
Large companies like Sherwin-Williams, based in Cleveland, aren't likely to use the individual insurance marketplace created by the health law, but they will help pay for it.
Some embattled Democrats see Medicaid expansion as a winning issue.
The Affordable Care Act offers subsidies for low-income families who currently qualify for the federal-state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), forcing states to make a decision on CHIP's future.
Company and government supervisors knew that employees at the tax-funded ACA processing center in Wentzville were being paid to do little or no work, former employees said.
New data indicate that difficulties persist despite the health law's efforts to expand pediatric dental insurance.
Whether e-cigarettes are subject to the tobacco surcharge is a matter of debate.
California is among 25 states to open Medicaid to childless adults, including thousands of ex-offenders. Covering this group is expected to save money and perhaps reduce recidivism.
There are now three times more people with serious mental illness incarcerated in the United States than in hospitals, and the types of behavioral and mental health problems among inmates are becoming more severe.
The allegations have spurred members of Missouri's congressional delegation to call for investigations of the taxpayer-funded center that processes paper applications for the new health care law.
The volatility in insurance rates irks a small business owner in Northeast Ohio, despite the introduction of the ACA.
KHN's consumer columnist examines the pros and cons of this trend, which could give employees more responsibility for their health coverage.
Some say early concerns were exaggerated, though late enrollment and Medicaid problems also have cut demand.
All insurers that sell health-related policies would be required to pay the assessment, even those whose products aren't sold on the exchange.
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