We have previously written about new guidance from the Administration that will make it easier for states to both ignore Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and consumer protection rules, and weaken the ACA Marketplace.Last week, the Centers for … [Read more...] about Health Care Sabotage: Administration Doubles Down on States’ Ability to Undermine ACA
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ACA Open Enrollment Ends December 15th
There is not much time left to obtain health insurance from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace during this year's Open Enrollment period. Consumers who need coverage should visit www.healthcare.gov to shop, compare and find a plan that … [Read more...] about ACA Open Enrollment Ends December 15th
Health Care Prominent in Mid-Term Elections – How will the New, Divided Congress React?
As results from this week’s mid-term elections continue to come in, it is clear that the Democrats will control the House of Representatives and Republicans will retain control of the Senate in the 116th Congress that starts in … [Read more...] about Health Care Prominent in Mid-Term Elections – How will the New, Divided Congress React?
Make Sure Medicare Matters – Cast Your Vote Today
Today is one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime. Millions of voters will head to the polls and decide on the kind of future we want for our country. Ballots cast today will decide issues of economic fairness, equality under the law … [Read more...] about Make Sure Medicare Matters – Cast Your Vote Today
Don’t Fall for the Distraction: The President’s Prescription Drug Proposal is Much Ado About Much Too Little
With the mid-term elections just days away, the President unveiled a minimal drug proposal in yet another effort to suggest minor changes at a politically opportune time. This is a distraction from the fact that the Administration is … [Read more...] about Don’t Fall for the Distraction: The President’s Prescription Drug Proposal is Much Ado About Much Too Little
Campaign Codewords from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Earlier this week the National Committee shared a list of “Campaign Codewords” to watch out for this election season. Here’s what some of the phrases they highlighted (and one of our own) will really mean when you hear … [Read more...] about Campaign Codewords from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
Health Care Sabotage: Administration Issues New Guidance Making it Easier to Ignore ACA Rules
This week the Administration issued new guidance that will make it easier for states to ignore Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules and weaken the ACA Marketplace. The new guidance concerns state innovation waivers which would allow states to expand … [Read more...] about Health Care Sabotage: Administration Issues New Guidance Making it Easier to Ignore ACA Rules
Make Sure Medicare Matters this Election – Vote on November 6!
The mid-term elections are just 14 days away.Medicare MattersA recent Kaiser Health poll shows that health care is the top issue for voters in this election. The poll finds that for 7 in 10 voters, health care is a “very … [Read more...] about Make Sure Medicare Matters this Election – Vote on November 6!
We Need Your Voice – Don’t Let Traditional Medicare Wither on the Vine!
The mid-term elections are 20 days away. To help keep Medicare in the forefront of candidates’ and voters’ minds, our SaveMedicareNow project is focusing on issues relevant to the promise and future of the Medicare program. Last … [Read more...] about We Need Your Voice – Don’t Let Traditional Medicare Wither on the Vine!
President’s Medicare Op-Ed is Untrue
Yesterday, USA Today published an Op-Ed by President Trump entitled “Democrats [sic] 'Medicare for All' plan will demolish promises to seniors.” In addition to the inflammatory rhetoric throughout the piece (which … [Read more...] about President’s Medicare Op-Ed is Untrue