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Senate rejects ACA funding and a Republican alternative with premiums set to spike
Congress has no deal ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline to avoid hikes for some 22 million Americans who benefit from the funding.
House Republicans struggle to agree on a health care plan
The lawmakers vow to vote next week, but can't agree on what it should be. "The consensus is we need to come up with something," Rep. Ralph Norman said.
Senate Republicans plan vote on a health care alternative as ACA funds look likely to expire
The bill would approve new funds to boost health savings accounts, allowing Americans to purchase the lowest-tier available health insurance plans.
Cutting-edge surgery could fix a 12-year-old's scoliosis. Insurance says it's too new to cover.
Insurance considers the procedure experimental, but spinal surgeons say companies aren’t aligning policies with the latest medical research.
Senate Democrats will force a vote on a 3-year extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits
The legislation, which is all but guaranteed to fail because of widespread GOP opposition, is likely to become a key issue in 2026.
Former FDA leaders lambaste new claims about vaccine safety by agency's new chief
The former officials say the agency's plan to revamp flu and Covid shots could put "millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January
Lawmakers remain at odds over extending ACA subsidies, setting the stage for costs to double or triple starting Jan. 1.
Trump says he would 'rather not' extend Obamacare tax credits 'at all'
The president said he prefers to let the subsidies expire on schedule at the end of December and pay people directly to purchase their health care.
Medicare announces price cuts for 15 prescription drugs, including Ozempic
The lower prices stem from the Medicare negotiation program created under the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act.
Obamacare tax credits look likely to expire as Trump rules out an extension
Republican leaders are juggling alternative options on a health care solution that would give funds directly to people.
As health insurance bills increase, Republicans are still seeking an Obamacare alternative
The GOP has not coalesced around health care legislation, and is only now starting serious discussions about putting proposals together.
